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dark
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked this book. It was very slow-paced and I had some issues with the characters, but I liked the commentary it was making and it was extremely well-written - funny and sarcastic, while still handling some very depressing topics very well. I get that the whole point of the book is to showcase the flaws of the characters and how it affects their daily lives, but I felt like at times that crossed over into knowingly being a crappy person and doing absolutely nothing to try to change it (such as Chip's relationships with much younger women and the way Denise treats Robin). I really liked what the book had to say about capitalism, aging, and progress, and I think that the Lambert family and all of their flaws and dysfunction were a great way to make this commentary. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good dysfunctional-family story or something that is relevant to our society today (therefore, not anyone who reads to escape reality).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Dementia, Excrement, Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Sexual content, Chronic illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic relationship
Minor: Medical content, Cursing, Blood, Death, and Drug use
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