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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
An interesting tale of obsession, generational divide and empowerment vs. abuse.
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 - This book was definitely more than I expected. Do not be fooled by the cover! Slow build in the first half and the second half really packs a punch and holds you in suspense. Probably intentionally, you only get in the protagonist’s head in this story which leads to some of the suspense and disbelief in parts.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Intriguing and curious start with a dramatic and stoic finish. Great Gatsby like with a simultaneously quiet and noisy underlying commentary on identity politics, feminism, and the me too movement
That was unexpected! This book closely mirrors my life as a tenure track prof in a small university town with one child. The politics and pressures ring true but the ending is unexpected. Lots to discuss.