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A review by zenzi2read
My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Overall, this was a dark intense read. I liked that it was generally ambiguous about its protagonist, and whether the spirit she saw were real. I did not like that. It used the poor communication trope. That was the weakest part of the book for me. The last 30 pages for me or the weakest, but it was very strong until then.
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Child abuse and Xenophobia
Minor: Child death