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A review by nicole__reads
Penance by Eliza Clark
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A gruesome, extraordinary novel that delivers a multifaceted critique of the pop culture true crime obsession, with a story that pulls you in and requires reflecting on your own engagement with it.
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Incest, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol