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A review by kyrstin_p1989
Faithful by Alice Hoffman
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A novel about humanity — the hurts, the successes, and everything in between. Shelby is all of us, trying to figure out how to live alongside the things she’s done, not realizing that she is more like the people around her than she believes. I love the way Hoffman writes you into the world she’s creating — and this novel is no different than the others I’ve read by her in that regard, however, I did find it interesting that this novel is not a work of historical fiction. Regardless, I enjoyed this novel just as much as all the historical novels I’ve read by her.
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Rape, Car accident, Self harm, Death of parent, Cancer, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Animal death, Drug abuse, Stalking, and Toxic relationship