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A review by grey_jayne
Model Home by Rivers Solomon
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
Rivers Solomon never disappoints and Model Home is my favorite of their work so far, with The Deep at a close second, and it's maybe their most personal. The story is a painful read but in the best of ways, an implosion of grief and multi generational curses. The ending is so bittersweet but that's life. Epic and delicate storytelling. Beware of the content warnings tho.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent