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A review by kimberlyswalters
The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I did really enjoy this book, but I did feel that it was a tad predictable (which sounds like a lie because this story was off the rails, but some plot twists weren't so twisty). I did love all of the characters and that they cursed and thought things through pretty rationally. For such a wild ride, the characters felt grounded in reality and it made the story much more enjoyable. It was a good read and I'd definitely recommend it to a friend if I had any that read.
My least favorite thing about this book was that it ended too happily. I don't like when books dangle so much doom and gloom in my face, but then everything turns out pretty okay. I am glad that Fig was okay though.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Drug use, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Blood, Police brutality, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia, Excrement, and Dementia