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Next of Kin

Kia Abdullah

4.11 AVERAGE


I've heard about the cases where people left their children in the cars, but never have I thought about the emotional wreckage caused by such an event.
Now imagine when this isn't done by the parent but by the next of kin...
The book tested my principles, by making me think who is to blame. The parents that used the aunt as babysitter whenever they needed, the working woman who forgot to take the kid to kindergarten due to a work emergency, all of them, no one...
It is also a deep look of society values, the role a woman is expected to play, the stereotypes when one is dedicated to her job, the relationships between family members, what comes fist -business or people...

I found the ending a bit too much, but I enjoyed the book.
dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional mysterious sad medium-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: Complicated
emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It was a read that I couldn’t put down for sure. I wouldn’t personally read this again but it was a unique story that I would suggest if you’re more into this plot and can heart it.
I felt sad and surprised mostly. 
challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes