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A review by charliedon
Penance by Eliza Clark
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A mixed media book presented as a non-fiction publication by a disgraced journalist. Penance looks into the modern fascination with true crime and it’s affect on young impressionable people. The presentation of the book is very well done leading to a discussion as to the intentions of the ‘author’ which is then confirmed of by the end of the book. A good read.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Mass/school shootings, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug use, Self harm, Suicide, Torture, Police brutality, and Toxic friendship