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dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I had to read this for my LGBTQ+ literature class and I feel like we could’ve read something, ANYTHING, else. I liked it at the beginning, but a few racial slurs later I was sick and tired of this book. I get the story and whatnot and it was heartbreaking at times. Still didn’t like it. The writing was good, I’ll give Isherwood that. He’s just racist, sooo….
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Antisemitism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Misogyny and Car accident
Minor: Terminal illness
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