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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Blood, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Excrement, Murder
Minor: Child death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book tells the story of a group of young classmates trying to convince their peer that life has meaning. What starts innocently enough soon spirals out of control as the group frantically tries to convince him they are right. I originally read this book when I was arguably far too young to be doing so and have read it again recently as an adult. Teller does a beautiful job of writing a story that is both absolutely harrowing but that you cannot tear yourself away from. I cannot begin to stress how good of a head space you need to be in before embarking on this journey, however, it is incredibly worth it. Teller evokes many poignant questions (what lines are we willing to cross in order to help each other?) that will stay with you for the rest of your life.