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dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book did an excellent job of showing another instance of the US government trying to control the lives of the poor, especially if they were persons of color. On a more personal level, it examined the problems inherent in a healthcare worker becoming too involved in her cases. There were perhaps a few too many elements being juggled in the story for it to be 5 stars from me, but I highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Blood, Abortion, and Classism
Moderate: Genocide, Mental illness, Racism, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer and Car accident