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madamelacy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
3.25
A narcissistic ‘artist’ gaslights his wife, Lucia, an artist in her own right, and his children. I didn’t like the plethora of half-finished sentences in the dialogue because they spoilt the flow a bit for me. I found Lucia so frustrating because I just wanted her to strike out on her own. I think her reactions were credible though, after years of being demeaned and bullied.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug abuse and Mental illness
Minor: Violence, Cancer, and Abortion
katewhite77's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a tricky one.
For such a funny book it had such a depressing plot. None of the characters bar one are particularly likeable and he doesn't feature very much at all. The main character is a complete monster.
Like I say it was very funny in a dru sort of way and it did become gripping towards the end.
For such a funny book it had such a depressing plot. None of the characters bar one are particularly likeable and he doesn't feature very much at all. The main character is a complete monster.
Like I say it was very funny in a dru sort of way and it did become gripping towards the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Mental illness
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