A review by etinney
The Exhibitionist by Charlotte Mendelson

challenging emotional 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

4.0

Very solid analysis of the consequences of narcissism and emotional abuse on the lives of those around them. You're so frustrated at and sympathetic towards all of these characters as they deal with the abuse of the patriarch of the family. I also appreciated the discussion of sexism, patriarchy, and the ways in which queer yearning can be freeing and terrifying in the face of heteronormativity.
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