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A review by twisted_rxses
Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I had high expectations, and all of them were crushed.
——spoilers ahead——
The story overall left me feel unsatisfied, a lot of plot holes. It seems like the interaction Jeff and rankin had is suppose to “help/aid” in Jeff’s character journey but it’s wasn’t even really properly touched on. It was oddly graphic and ambiguous as to if people would consider it assault, yet with all the details and importance it’s seemingly given, the author doesn’t do much with it. I also don’t like the use of sexual trauma as a character growth moment. It’s also not really written as someone who went through that experience
——spoilers ahead——
The story overall left me feel unsatisfied, a lot of plot holes. It seems like the interaction Jeff and rankin had is suppose to “help/aid” in Jeff’s character journey but it’s wasn’t even really properly touched on. It was oddly graphic and ambiguous as to if people would consider it assault, yet with all the details and importance it’s seemingly given, the author doesn’t do much with it. I also don’t like the use of sexual trauma as a character growth moment. It’s also not really written as someone who went through that experience
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Suicide
Moderate: Homophobia