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jenniferbbookdragon's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
A deep dive into trauma, dysfunction, and cycles of abuse. Oates shifts from first person to both second and third person, which made it feel choppy, and harder to stay engaged in. I might not have finished it if I didn't have a book club discussion on it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Dementia, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria