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bibliophilecats's review
challenging
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow, that was a ride. I already from the blurb did not expect an easy, happy-go-lucky story but it turned really dark really quickly. And it did challenge my perception of my own behaviour. Jasper Fforde stays true to the writing style and witty ideas I know from his Thursday Next books but this time, he adds a heavy does of social criticism. This will certainly be a book I plan on gifting a lot because it is an important topic.
On a side note, I really liked how J. Fforde describes and includes Pippa in the story. It took me quite some time to realise that she has a disability. It is never really discussed and laid out; instead you learn it from stuff like people helping her into a car and that they moved her room to the ground floor. Apart from these pieces of information, it is not an issue or topic.
Highly recommend, but maybe do not plan a barbeque during the time you read this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Violence, Gore, Torture, Murder, Hate crime, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
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