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bluehairedlibrarian's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It’s really hard to rate this book. The story itself is intense and hits way too close to home, but the art and elastic take on human anatomy - especially with the insanely miss proportioned fingers - was incredibly distracting to me all the time. Clara is going through a severe depressive episode due to an off-page sexual assault, and her job and friends are sucking whatever remains of life she has out of her. Her search for help is a kick in the stomach as I too have searched for help only to be hit by shockingly high costs for therapy or long wait lists that make everything seem impossible and dying feeling like a better, more reasonable option. The writing is stark and emotional, and the illustration of faces are full of emotion. I just wish I hadn’t been so distracted by extra long noodle arms, badly proportioned hands, and fingers that are often arm-length. All issues with my own preferences, so others experience with this book could be very different and more favorable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Dysphoria, Suicidal thoughts, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Sexual assault
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