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dasfaultier's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Starts off at a slow pace, but will eventually pull you in its grip and won't let you go. I couldn't put it down. It's one of those books I will be thinking about for a long time to come. Don't miss it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Racism
Moderate: Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Mass/school shootings, Gun violence, Racism, Islamophobia, and Xenophobia
thecriticalreader's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Review:
The Laughter by Sonora Jha takes place from the perspective of someone who embodies all of the worst qualities a human being can have, and almost all of the privileges society can afford. Jha deftly uses this perspective to create a fascinating, tense story that searingly critiques American society and also keeps the reader invested. I found it to be a quick read, easily digestible in terms of prose but not always in content matter.
The Run-Down:
You will probably like The Laughter . . .
· If you like detestable main characters or stories from the perspectives of the villain
· You want to engage with social critique/commentary wrapped in an original package
You might not like The Laughter . . .
· If you don’t want to read a book from a perspective of someone with vile racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. thoughts
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Islamophobia, and Gun violence
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