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A review by kmilazzo
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
You know it’s going to be a good book when it makes you tear up in the first 2 pages. I would’ve never expected to fall in love with a story about a man turning into a shark but here I am! What a creative, gut-wrenching, thoughtful, and intricate story that manages to evoke so many heavy feelings in such a careful way. The author takes some creative liberties with form throughout that are somehow cohesive and help the story come together. This one is the definition of “trust the process.”
Graphic: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail