A review by dearbookshelves
The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
If you've read BEE before, you know what you're getting into. Interesting writing and a distinct voice. Fascinating narrative choices with a twist that makes you question everything. Also in true Ellis fashion, it's repetitive at times and a but too long.
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Spoiler
He never wants you to know what's real and what isnt and that is buzzing throughout the whole book.Bold
Graphic: Sexual content, Gore, Torture, and Suicide