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A review by violetturtledove
The Boy Who Kicked Pigs by Tom Baker
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A very creepy, darkly funny book. It's gruesome, unhinged and gleefully wicked. A schadenfreude fairytale.
The actual pig-kicking was less of a plot point than I expected (pork-based products take the brunt of it). The illustrations are great and there are plenty of them.