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katiehuntington's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Though it's impossible to review this book separately from the five that came before it, it was certainly the hardest volume for me to get through. The writing is strong and compelling (aside from the lengthy essay on Hitler), but Knausgaard's exasperation and disillusionment with his own literary experiment is palpable. It is difficult to offer cohesive reflections and insight on experiences you are still living through. That being said, the series is fascinating and potent because of its deep imperfections -- not in spite of them. As a whole, a remarkable and undeniable feat.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death of parent, Excrement, Grief, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Blood, Death, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, and Sexual content
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