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A review by wickedgrumpy
Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Decidedly meh. I wasn't sure if a novella was supposed to have me on Warner's side, making him seem sympathetic and empathetic to Juliette. There was like creepy obsessive stalker vibes from both of her love interests with insta-love on their part and it was just a bit too cringe for my tastes. I'm semi interested in the world and plot of the overall story so I might read spoilers for the series but I do not plan to continue reading.
This is not to say that the writing is bad. I think the way the author uses metaphor is very vibrant and evocative and honestly paints a picture with phrases and repetition. I just cannot get over the juvenile relationship angst. Oh well. Not for me, but could be for thee.
This is not to say that the writing is bad. I think the way the author uses metaphor is very vibrant and evocative and honestly paints a picture with phrases and repetition. I just cannot get over the juvenile relationship angst. Oh well. Not for me, but could be for thee.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism