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the_quickening_tree's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Ali Smith is a master wordsmith, this book is so cleverly written, such a unique writing style, really fantastic. Be warned though there are some heavy topics throughout the book, but the author tackles them really well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pedophilia, Drug use, Rape, and Alcohol
withywoods's review against another edition
Uh oh, here's that pesky stream-of-consciousness style that I almost always dislike! The premise intrigued me but I can tell that I would read this book only while hating it at the same time. Not for me at all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Child abuse, and Pedophilia
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