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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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