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A review by krisheiney
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
As much as I like the themes of this book, I felt much less drawn into it than I would have liked. The villain was too villainous, the plot dragged at times, and the social commentary fell a bit flat because of how extreme the villain was. Still, good bones, interesting ghost story.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide