A review by apworden
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, by Junot Díaz
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Moderate: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Genocide, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Vomit