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challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A momentous book! I don't know when I'll get around to reading this again because it's a monster of a book, but I want to read it again and again. The exploration of the this family and the turmoil and triumphs of the brothers was more than I ever could have hoped for. It's detailed and heartbreaking; I was laughing out loud on second and then, by the next chapter, I was on the verge of tears.
Graphic: Classism, Murder, Toxic relationship, Death, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Child death
Moderate: Abandonment, Violence, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Suicide, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Pregnancy, Animal death, Grief, Gaslighting, Racism, Xenophobia, Animal cruelty, Antisemitism, Adult/minor relationship, Religious bigotry, Confinement, and Alcohol
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