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challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
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
An outstanding book. Luther Dunphy, a hardline Christan, shoots abortion doctor Gus Voorhees dead outside a womans health centre. What ensues is a story of two families affected in the aftermath of the shooting. This is a long book but a worthwhile time investment. It brings up complex and conflicting views. It is a story of conviction, loss, and the different ways people react in grief. A brilliant read that will stay with me for sometime. I'll be reading more from Joyce Carol Oates.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Abortion, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Child death and Confinement