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A review by sarah_amy
Keep It In The Family by John Marrs
dark
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
I struggle with books where I hate the characters...and I pretty much hated everyone in this book lol. Enough twists and turns to keep me interested, but definitely not my favourite or most thrilling John Marrs book I've read.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cancer, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Grief, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Body shaming, Confinement, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Forced institutionalization