A review by libbyhb
Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor

dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I loved Real Life, so I had had this on my TBR for a while. This definitely felt in line with Brandon Taylor's previous work. I liked the continuous story the best, with Lionel and Charles and Sophie, and was always glad when we returned to them. I also liked when a new installment was from a different person's perspective. As characters, they were just complex enough to feel really grounded in reality, while still feeling a little distant and difficult to fully know. I like this aspect of Taylor's characters, the way they feel both really vulnerable and guarded at the same time. I liked this collection, and look forward to what he writes next.
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