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A review by prachidayal
How to Make Friends with the Dark by Kathleen Glasgow
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
- Easy read (4 - 6 hours)
- I have mixed feelings about this book. The writing style was childish to me. The main character talked like a little kid, for the first few pages, I thought she was 10. The story spiraled very quickly, and the whole drunk driving arc made no sense. Also, the random anti-racism rant from Shayna was so white. Honestly, the book seemed to be carried by dramatic, traumatic events rather than the writing.
- I liked some of the imagery and the girl-bug metaphor
Graphic: Child abuse and Grief
Minor: Domestic abuse and Suicidal thoughts