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challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Eve Out of Her Ruins is a gritty story of four teens growing up in an impoverished part of the capital of Mauritius. It’s told in a series of mostly internal monologues from each of the teens. There’s plenty of violence, both sexual and physical and the sense of rage and despair and feeling trapped is strong. But there is also light and hope in the form of friendship, love and books. The prose was powerful, simple yet beautiful, and kept me absorbed throughout this slim volume. And the characters will remain in my head and heart for a long time to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder