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currantcat's review
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I read this book for a book club and even though it wasn't for me, I'm still glad I read it. I can see the artistic merit of the book, but the switches of focus on many characters in each chapter made it hard for me to feel invested in each character. I actually was the most invested in Primeval as a character, which had the most development. If you do read this book, please check the content warnings. A lot of the scenes are brutal and explicit. I think they also hit me a little too hard, making me enjoy the book less.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, War, Miscarriage, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Antisemitism, Addiction, and Child death
Minor: Ableism, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
adaaa's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death, Genocide, Miscarriage, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Rape, Domestic abuse, and War
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Ableism, Alcohol, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
It's a lil heavy. Read it. It's amazing.
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