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Victim by Andrew Boryga

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

4.0

Between reading VICTIM and, previously, YELLOWFACE, I'm starting to think I have a thing for satire. VICTIM was a fun, cringe-filled ride that—despite being *very* contemporary—had a literary fiction-esque way of subtly exploring race, victimhood, stereotypes, socioeconomic disparities, the US justice system, etc.

I really liked how VICTIM is a strong commentary on our culture's obsession with minority communities' trauma. I wanted to shake Javier (the main character) many times, but the pressure he felt and his desire to feed the "machine" accurately reflects what we see in the publishing industry, popular on-screen narratives, etc. I had a hard time putting this book down even though it wasn't the most tightly written, unpredictable story ever. I was entertained! 👏🏽 I'd recommend this to those who enjoyed YELLOWFACE, SUCH A FUN AGE, or ERASURE/the movie American Fiction.

*Disclaimer: The team at Doubleday sent me an ARC of this title. All opinions are 100% my own. 
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