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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Dark, messed up, raw, and beautifully written. This is not about YA LGBT romances or overdone boring tropes. This is as real as it gets.
It is tough to review this novel but suffice it to say it's very graphic, unapologetic and paints a realistic picture of violent childhood trauma.
The author's understanding of human nature and psychology is very apparent. He has a keen knowledge of behavior and social dynamics.
The prose is very metaphoric, lyrical, and beautiful. I enjoyed his literary style too much, especially the realizations and symbolism.
This novel does have some flaws though; the other POVs (beyond Neil and Brian) felt pretty much fillers as they barely influenced the plot. One served as a McGuffin and the other a supporting role, so they didn't need to be their POVs, especially Deborah.
The plot's start and end were perfect, but the middle dragged because of the development of such secondary characters. I chose to give this 4 stars because of the way it dealt with the subject matter and because it was powerful and sad.
It is tough to review this novel but suffice it to say it's very graphic, unapologetic and paints a realistic picture of violent childhood trauma.
The author's understanding of human nature and psychology is very apparent. He has a keen knowledge of behavior and social dynamics.
The prose is very metaphoric, lyrical, and beautiful. I enjoyed his literary style too much, especially the realizations and symbolism.
This novel does have some flaws though; the other POVs (beyond Neil and Brian) felt pretty much fillers as they barely influenced the plot. One served as a McGuffin and the other a supporting role, so they didn't need to be their POVs, especially Deborah.
The plot's start and end were perfect, but the middle dragged because of the development of such secondary characters. I chose to give this 4 stars because of the way it dealt with the subject matter and because it was powerful and sad.
my chest hurts. this felt like driving off a cliff with your eyes open the whole time
Highly readable and kinda beautiful, considering its appalling subject matter. Heim's elucidation of the way our minds react to trauma steers clear of sensationalism and sticks with honesty.
pertty good book. kinda dragged but over all good story and characters. recommended.
Ooof, tough read. Written well, but the subject was just tough for me.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated