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A review by phantomgecko
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A mystery, I guess, but it's really about people. How do horrible things affect them?
Good use of braiding narratives though. Love when things are interconnected like this.
Also, a number of things/references that I didn't understand totally. British things, mostly political, some cultural. I don't think it greatly affected my understanding of the entire book, though.
Interesting read, but I didn't love it. The characters, while intriguing, weren't loveable to me. And I spent a good deal of time being anxious/depressed over crimes against children.
Good use of braiding narratives though. Love when things are interconnected like this.
Also, a number of things/references that I didn't understand totally. British things, mostly political, some cultural. I don't think it greatly affected my understanding of the entire book, though.
Interesting read, but I didn't love it. The characters, while intriguing, weren't loveable to me. And I spent a good deal of time being anxious/depressed over crimes against children.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism