A review by rionstorm
A Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I did not expect where this book went - the supernatural aspects really took me by surprise.
I liked how the author described social interactions. She really picked out tiny details that aren't really remarked on and highlighted them, which kept throwing me off in a good way.
Very few of the characters were likeable, but I think that was the point. The main character, Remy, was particularly unlikeable, and spends most of the book being a misogynistic and sometimes violent creep. It was an interesting choice to take The Worst Guy You Know and make him a protagonist.
The ending of the book made me pretty uncomfortable, because it felt like
I don't think I'd recommend this book, but I was interested to see where it went.
I liked how the author described social interactions. She really picked out tiny details that aren't really remarked on and highlighted them, which kept throwing me off in a good way.
Very few of the characters were likeable, but I think that was the point. The main character, Remy, was particularly unlikeable, and spends most of the book being a misogynistic and sometimes violent creep. It was an interesting choice to take The Worst Guy You Know and make him a protagonist.
The ending of the book made me pretty uncomfortable, because it felt like
Spoiler
the expected, violent conclusion to his stalking, which was depressingly realistic, and just very sadI don't think I'd recommend this book, but I was interested to see where it went.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Eating disorder, Stalking, Death, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Body horror, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Forced institutionalization, and Mental illness