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kass_minor's review
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
This is a dark, yet realistic take on modern day authoritarianism...told through the story of the wife of a teacher union leader ...who also happens to be a molecular biologist. Sickening, enthralling, and important.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Dementia, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Torture, and Violence
geoatrophy's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I very much understand how this won a Booker. Had to stare at the wall for an hour after I finished it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Gore, Grief, Death, Dementia, Police brutality, Child death, War, Violence, Genocide, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Torture, Addiction, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, Animal death, Trafficking, Suicidal thoughts, and Eating disorder
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