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A review by somills
Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“There are parts of our hearts we give away. Not lend, but sacrifice entirely. And there are some people to whom we give these pieces, knowing we’ll never really get them back.”
Entered the last year of my 20s reading this and reflecting on the last decade, simultaneously wanting to slap Adelaide and give her a hug. This is one of the most stunning (and painful) debut novels I’ve ever read, and I can’t wait for Genevieve Wheeler’s next book. Except that I can wait because I need 4-6 weeks to recover.
Entered the last year of my 20s reading this and reflecting on the last decade, simultaneously wanting to slap Adelaide and give her a hug. This is one of the most stunning (and painful) debut novels I’ve ever read, and I can’t wait for Genevieve Wheeler’s next book. Except that I can wait because I need 4-6 weeks to recover.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt