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dark
informative
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was dark and haunting with a beautiful writing style.
After the Silence explores domestic abuse, and all the forms it takes through the lens of a true crime documentary - though I wish there had been more of the documentary.
In 374 pages she manages to explore post-colonialism, domestic abuse, postpartum depression, systemic racism, and elitism. At no point did this ever feel like O’Neill was bashing you over the head, she used her craft to tell a story that was true to life while pointing out the issues in the world today.
As it stands the overall outcome was predictable but still a good read.
After the Silence explores domestic abuse, and all the forms it takes through the lens of a true crime documentary - though I wish there had been more of the documentary.
In 374 pages she manages to explore post-colonialism, domestic abuse, postpartum depression, systemic racism, and elitism. At no point did this ever feel like O’Neill was bashing you over the head, she used her craft to tell a story that was true to life while pointing out the issues in the world today.
As it stands the overall outcome was predictable but still a good read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
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