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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
Really good characters but I found the format a little redundant (minute, character, minute, character) for more than half the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, despite the sad story that it revolves around.. It begins with the death of a prostitute, and I loved reading her memories as they flooded her dying brain during the last ten minutes of life. This is not a book I would ordinarily choose but it was a gift for my local book club secret Santa, and I am glad I received it! The language is beautiful and flows easily, the chapters are short and manageable, and while it portrays very deep, dark emotions and the ups and downs of human nature, it was a delight to read.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A wonderful story of Tequila Leila’s life and her found family. Leila’s heartbreaking journey made the relationships she builds so much more meaningful. Despite the hardships she’s overcome, Leila stays positive and made such an impact on so many lives, which feels really inspiring. The historical events sprinkled in the story made it feel more realistic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Gaslighting
Minor: Miscarriage, Self harm
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A book of two halves. The interesting concept that we retain a level of consciousness for a brief time after death, switches to a tale of loyalty and friendship. Booker shortlist 2019.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Police brutality, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol
The language was overwhelmingly flowery for my tastes, but the characters were so lovable that I didn’t truly mind. Part I was better than Part II, but the narrative as a whole was structured beautifully.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated