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A review by mellimeldisiel
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Not my type of read - difficult, challenging, full of lies and deception that examines the best and worst of humanity side-by-side and places people in impossible situations that are poignantly perfect. The prose is astounding: sweeping grand details and minor aspects vivified with language and longing that was addictive and repulsive in subject matter at times. A mixed read - well written but not my favourite.
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Incest, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Murder, and Sexual harassment