A review by cle1862
Preparation for the Next Life by Atticus Lish
dark
emotional
sad
slow-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
0.5
Didn’t enjoy this. The lack of speech marks made it difficult and confusing to follow. It was overly descriptive and the casual use of racial slurs was offensive and unnecessary. The character building was the only redeeming factor.
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Death, Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Racism