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A review by astralfeline
The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Really enjoyed this book. It was disturbing in a way that I haven't seen in other books (though I haven't read a ton of thriller so idk if thats just my experience). Also listened to the audiobook as I read and the narrators did a great job. It definitely kept me engaged and I didn't want to put it down. I was a bit disappointed with the ending because it felt a little anti-climactic though, it felt like it didn't really have closure in the story it just sort of ended so Idk how to feel about it.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body horror, Drug abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Vomit