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krobart's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This novel is beautifully written and ultimately haunting. However, I so disliked Arsim that it was hard for me to read. He is absolutely vile in his behavior to almost everyone in the book but especially to his wife and children, whom he periodically deserts and beats when he is there. When he thinks later that he did his best by them, he defines this as financial support. Really, he deserts anyone who poses any difficulties.
Moderate: Violence, Hate crime, Racism, Religious bigotry, Genocide, War, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity
errie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
- Loveable characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Xenophobia, Confinement, Deportation, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Child abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Medical content, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Excrement, Forced institutionalization, and Genocide
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