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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
This was one of those books that was so good, but did not make me feel good. It reminds me of Severance, another book that I loved but made me stressed about society as a whole.
The collapse of society that is depicted in this book felt all too real to me, and I loved the narrative choice to use diary entries. It keeps us in the dark just a perfect amount, while reminding us that even amongst the most turbulent times, there are still maddeningly mundane things to deal with.
I was particularly frustrated with how many stupid choices our protagonist makes, but I suppose there had to be something there to propel the narrative forward. I also think I need to reread this at some point because it feels like there is still something hidden in this book and it's metaphors that I haven't yet got a full grasp on. (But that could be wishful thinking? Who knows.)
Either way, I recommend it!
The collapse of society that is depicted in this book felt all too real to me, and I loved the narrative choice to use diary entries. It keeps us in the dark just a perfect amount, while reminding us that even amongst the most turbulent times, there are still maddeningly mundane things to deal with.
I was particularly frustrated with how many stupid choices our protagonist makes, but I suppose there had to be something there to propel the narrative forward. I also think I need to reread this at some point because it feels like there is still something hidden in this book and it's metaphors that I haven't yet got a full grasp on. (But that could be wishful thinking? Who knows.)
Either way, I recommend it!
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is such a powerful example of a book that is so good but outside of my wheelhouse. If you want to read about someone navigating what family is, how heritage impacts us, and how all of that crashes together when you're expecting a child, this would be a great book for you. It is a lovely piece of literary fiction that uses a lot of Catholic references. If that sounds like your jam, you'll probably love it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Gun violence, Infidelity, Alcohol
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion
Good story. Reminded me of The Handmaid's Tale. Ending more abrupt than i like.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes