A review by booksofautumn
Adèle by Leïla Slimani

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I reread Adèle and loved it just as much as the first time I read it. Maybe even more. Adèle is dark and raw and emotional. I recommend reading it but please read trigger warnings in advance

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Addiction

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Drug use, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Car accident, Eating disorder, and Injury/Injury detail