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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very good book about heavy topics (abuse by family members, drug addiction, religion, class differences ) and beautiful writing, but ultimately not an enjoyable read.
The ending was not satisfying which probably makes the ending very realistic and raw but God forbid can a girl have some justice, please???
The ending was not satisfying which probably makes the ending very realistic and raw but God forbid can a girl have some justice, please???
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault
Minor: Homophobia
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
I'm a little mixed on this one. It's an ambitious debut novel, maybe just a bit too ambitious. The cast of characters is wide and fun and sometimes blend with one another. The story held me, I was pulled all the way through even when it lagged and grew a little repetitive at times. It seemed that the themes (of religion, abuse, addiction, family expectation) had sort of worked themselves out before the plot was done so it feels the whole thing goes on longer than it needed to. The prose is easy and not overcomplicated which contributed most to my enjoyment. I did feel I was in London which is really scary and I'm glad to not actually be there.
challenging
emotional
medium-paced