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challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Dark, gritty, emotional, “Animals Eat Each Other” is an expose on obsession and the power dynamics of a toxic relationship.
Nash did an incredible job being consistent in her themes, but the same wasn’t extended to her characters. Frances and Matt felt flat, Jenny and Sam were empty, and Lilith felt disconnected from the book despite being the narrator.
The imagery is detailed and vulgar, from drug use to hardcore sex. The grunginess bled through the pages, and at times I felt dirty while reading. Lilith’s self-hated and hopelessness were palpable from the very first page.
An interesting but inessential read, so check content warnings before picking this novel up.
QUOTE: “It is instinctual to live in the dark.”
Nash did an incredible job being consistent in her themes, but the same wasn’t extended to her characters. Frances and Matt felt flat, Jenny and Sam were empty, and Lilith felt disconnected from the book despite being the narrator.
The imagery is detailed and vulgar, from drug use to hardcore sex. The grunginess bled through the pages, and at times I felt dirty while reading. Lilith’s self-hated and hopelessness were palpable from the very first page.
An interesting but inessential read, so check content warnings before picking this novel up.
QUOTE: “It is instinctual to live in the dark.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse and Blood
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