A review by lizcastner
The Book of Aron, by Jim Shepard
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Chronic illness, Classism, Death, Abandonment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Violence, Antisemitism, Confinement, Religious bigotry, War, Child death, Death of parent, Deportation, Injury/injury detail, Murder, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, and Police brutality