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A review by bella_cavicchi
Talking at Night by Claire Daverley
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This has my name written all over it, Daverley's stunning, understated writing the clear highlight. It feels particularly resonant when questions of what one (I) wants to do in life, à la Mary Oliver, weigh heavily.
Recommend, and with pleasure.
Recommend, and with pleasure.
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
Minor: Pregnancy