A review by wesleyreads
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark

dark funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Impossible to put down, a gripping description of an unlikeable main character spiralling into self destruction. The thing is, despite her doing despicable things, as the book goes on and you learn more about her upbringing and situation, her escalating behaviour starts to be explained - to a degree. It poses questions around gender and sexuality (and sexual violence), class, and the relationship and interplay between those. The writing style gets increasingly detached, perhaps reflecting the character's mental state.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings