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challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The book offers a good reflection on the idea of “normal” as defined by society and how people act in order to cope with the pressure of societal expectations. I particularly appreciated the author didn’t create a melodramatic background story behind the character, as it made the story more realistic, though there are many things one could ask about Keiko (such as is she neurodivergent and if yes, why isn’t this explicitly indicated?) but overall it was a good thought devastating story and not because of the ending (in anything it was somehow a happy ambiguous one)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexism
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship