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A review by bellebeaumont95
The Pisces by Melissa Broder
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
To want what you had—now, that was an art, a gift maybe.
This was sort of a brutal read. I both recognized myself in Lucy and felt repelled by her, often simultaneously. It's very much a deep dive into neurosis, a little addictive, with interesting, tiring, funny, disgusting, moving writing spread throughout. Mostly I'm not entirely sure how I feel about the ending, since it's always tragic when depression has a death toll.
This was sort of a brutal read. I both recognized myself in Lucy and felt repelled by her, often simultaneously. It's very much a deep dive into neurosis, a little addictive, with interesting, tiring, funny, disgusting, moving writing spread throughout. Mostly I'm not entirely sure how I feel about the ending, since it's always tragic when depression has a death toll.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Mental illness, Sexual content, Blood, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Misogyny, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
Minor: Car accident