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A review by ashley__reads
Perfect Days by Raphael Montes
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book infuriated me in the best way possible. Following Teo, a young medical student that is taking care of his paraplegic mother meets a young woman named Clarice at a barbecue. He becomes so obsessed with the that he abducts her and their journey across Brazil begins.
First of all, Teo is an absolute psychopath. Throughout the entirety of this book, my mind was completely wrecked and I just kept thinking, ‘this man is a psychopath who genuinely thinks what he’s doing is out of the goodness of his heart’ think Joe Goldberg amped up to one hundred. The writing was intense, it kept me on the edge of my seat but it irritated me the entire time and there were points I’m surprised I didn’t toss this book against the wall and scream at the top of my lungs, especially due to the last two chapters of the book. A classic abduction thriller turned on its head, and some parts made me cringe out of pure disgust, but I absolutely loved every second of this incredibly wild ride.
First of all, Teo is an absolute psychopath. Throughout the entirety of this book, my mind was completely wrecked and I just kept thinking, ‘this man is a psychopath who genuinely thinks what he’s doing is out of the goodness of his heart’ think Joe Goldberg amped up to one hundred. The writing was intense, it kept me on the edge of my seat but it irritated me the entire time and there were points I’m surprised I didn’t toss this book against the wall and scream at the top of my lungs, especially due to the last two chapters of the book. A classic abduction thriller turned on its head, and some parts made me cringe out of pure disgust, but I absolutely loved every second of this incredibly wild ride.
Graphic: Ableism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Murder