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challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
I need a moment.
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Love at first paragraph is what I should file this book (and only a handfull of other books) under.
I am amazed with the author's skill to address multiple complex issues (dysfunctional family, female bonding and empowerment, misogyny, cult development, trauma, propaganda, racism, ageism) while still forming a cohesive story without wasting a single word. I was captivated from the first paragraph to the last and I regret finishing the book so quickly but I could barely force myself to take breaks to cook food or go to sleep.
I was moved to tears, angry, scared and most of all contemplative. I can't remember the last time a book gave me such conflicting feelings.
This book will for sure be due for a reread in a few years because it'll be just as (or even more) relatable as it is now.
* * *
Love at first paragraph is what I should file this book (and only a handfull of other books) under.
I am amazed with the author's skill to address multiple complex issues (dysfunctional family, female bonding and empowerment, misogyny, cult development, trauma, propaganda, racism, ageism) while still forming a cohesive story without wasting a single word. I was captivated from the first paragraph to the last and I regret finishing the book so quickly but I could barely force myself to take breaks to cook food or go to sleep.
I was moved to tears, angry, scared and most of all contemplative. I can't remember the last time a book gave me such conflicting feelings.
This book will for sure be due for a reread in a few years because it'll be just as (or even more) relatable as it is now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Violence, and Misogyny
Moderate: Suicide
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