A review by kodi_rae
In the Garden of Spite: A Novel of the Black Widow of La Porte, by Camilla Bruce
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Somehow fun and empathetic while also being gristly and tragic - it’s a worthwhile novel for true crime fans although I was disappointed to learn that a lot of the facts remain unknown.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Death, Miscarriage, and Murder
Moderate: Pregnancy, Body horror, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Injury/injury detail, Gore, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Classism
Minor: Infertility, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol