Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Monster in the Middle by Tiphanie Yanique

2 reviews

friendlypoet's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Police brutality, Death of parent, Cancer, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Racism

Minor: Colonisation and Pandemic/Epidemic

krys_kilz's review

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I picked up this book because the premise really piqued my interest. Unfortunately, I don't feel the story itself really delivered. I couldn't connect with the characters and oftentimes felt myself disinterested in the narrative. I even considered not finishing the book.

I think Yanique is a beautiful writer, but her flat characters really sunk this story for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Sexual assault

Minor: Cancer and Death of parent