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A review by danielleboldry
Private Rites by Julia Armfield
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
there is SO much to unpack here. so many interesting themes, alongside a storyline like nothing I’ve ever read before.
generational trauma, complicated sibling relationships, intricate romantic love, cult-like hysteria; all with the backdrop of the impending doom of climate change. julia armfield never misses.
also want to note that this is the first novel I’ve read with a non-binary character whose pronouns aren’t addressed even once. this is the only part about this fictional future that i hope for <3
generational trauma, complicated sibling relationships, intricate romantic love, cult-like hysteria; all with the backdrop of the impending doom of climate change. julia armfield never misses.
also want to note that this is the first novel I’ve read with a non-binary character whose pronouns aren’t addressed even once. this is the only part about this fictional future that i hope for <3