donotfeedthebirds's review
dark
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow. This book. I was expecting to like it, but but this much. The first part of the book really evoked memories of reading Ira Levin stories. Beautiful writing, hilarious, slow creeping dread, sharp social commentary. What's not to love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia
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