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thefatspicegirl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Fragile Animals is a stunningly written, evocative novel about a young woman coming to terms with her past and own self destruction. This story is made up of so many elements: Catholic trauma, mommy issues, queer themes, and a vampire.
The first thing that stands out about this book is the hauntingly moving prose. The writing is superb and so beautiful. I found myself stopping, taking in the carefully chosen words that weave together this Gothic novel. I look forward to reading more novels by Genevieve Jagger in the future.
I loved the fleshed out characters that felt so real, and the protagonist's (Noelle) character development. She is a fascinating character, and I felt drawn to her, which I am happy about since it is a character-based story. I appreciated her flaws, vulnerability, and introspection.
Excellent novel. I highly recommend this one to people who like character-based novels with dark themes and Gothic elements.
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Animal death, and Homophobia
Moderate: Child abuse, Addiction, and Self harm
jamieleepilk's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Self harm, Animal death, Infidelity, and Blood
courtenaywrites's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
*I was given an ARC by NetGalley*
Jagger’s ‘Fragile Animals’ is a dense cake of a book in the best possible way. It is an extraordinary feat of literary prowess.
Noelle, our protagonist, is a deeply enriched character with many flaws. She holds a lot of childhood trauma, trauma that carries her through the rest of her life. When she happens upon Moses, her life is inextricably changed. He acts as a window into scenes from her past, similar to in Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’. All characters in this novel are well-developed.
‘Fragile Animals’ is a powerful tour-de-force exploring religion, shame, trauma, homophobia, and what it means to be consumed. I am keenly awaiting for this to be adapted for the screen.
Jagger is an author to watch out for!
Jagger’s ‘Fragile Animals’ is a dense cake of a book in the best possible way. It is an extraordinary feat of literary prowess.
Noelle, our protagonist, is a deeply enriched character with many flaws. She holds a lot of childhood trauma, trauma that carries her through the rest of her life. When she happens upon Moses, her life is inextricably changed. He acts as a window into scenes from her past, similar to in Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’. All characters in this novel are well-developed.
‘Fragile Animals’ is a powerful tour-de-force exploring religion, shame, trauma, homophobia, and what it means to be consumed. I am keenly awaiting for this to be adapted for the screen.
Jagger is an author to watch out for!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, and Homophobia
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