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A review by knmed
Beasts by Joyce Carol Oates
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This fever dream of a book has been living in my head rent free since I finished it. It’s bizarre, disturbing, and intense. You will not like any of the characters so if that’s important to you, don’t pick this up. Not a lot is said directly in this, but I think that’s what makes it feel more disturbing as you have to imagine a lot of what is happening. I highly recommend going back and re-reading the second chapter once you finish. There’s a lot to get out of seeing the start of the memory again after finishing it..
Graphic: Body shaming, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Vomit