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A review by ehmannky
Affinity by Sarah Waters
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I think this might be my favorite of Waters' book. The final twist at the end genuinely made me gasp, and it was such a gut punch. I don't know how to review this book without spoilers (though I will say that suicide is a heavy plot point, so stay clear if that's not something you're comfortable reading), but I really enjoyed it. It's by no means happy, at any point at all in whole book, but it's gloomy and kind of spooky and it's really hitting a 2020 mood right now.
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Confinement and Mental illness
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, and Sexual assault