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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
this book has done unto me emotional violence unlike any other story in the world
i am very particular about multiple perspectives and they were executed perfectly to my taste here - third person limited, distinct time frames, vocal narrator commentary
cried the whole back half but the reasons why were so varied !! 🤪
this has so many components of so many of the books i love already - it reminds me of lauren groff, especially the vaster wilds - part three specifically reminded me of the last days of judas iscariot by stephen adly gurgis (and i LOVE a quick pivot into stage direction, artfully executed here) - some of the narration and setting reminded me of my 2024 book of the year, open throat by henry hoke
i am very particular about multiple perspectives and they were executed perfectly to my taste here - third person limited, distinct time frames, vocal narrator commentary
cried the whole back half but the reasons why were so varied !! 🤪
this has so many components of so many of the books i love already - it reminds me of lauren groff, especially the vaster wilds - part three specifically reminded me of the last days of judas iscariot by stephen adly gurgis (and i LOVE a quick pivot into stage direction, artfully executed here) - some of the narration and setting reminded me of my 2024 book of the year, open throat by henry hoke
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Trafficking
Moderate: Child death, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Abortion
Minor: Vomit
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Anything is possible with the power of Religious Psychosis!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide, Terminal illness, Trafficking, Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
reflective
medium-paced
I am losing my mind. Take it from someone whose procrastinating knows no bounds: I can put anything down, but I could not put this book down. I think the word I'm looking for is propulsive. The book is essentially in 4 sections. The 3rd is one of the best things I've ever read, and once you start you're finishing the book. So much to unpack about faith and one's place in the world. I've found a justification for at least 3 interpretations of the ending.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
WOW what an incredible story. I went in completely blind, having not heard about this book before. The hook was the blurb for me, together with this simple yet effective cover.
And oh boy, that was a ride. The author weaves words so effortlessly that it is such an unbelievable joy to read. I got an eArc of this book and I will make sure to buy it so I can read it again.
I do recommend you to go in completely blind. You have plottwists waiting for you and the relationship between the two main characters will be even more rewarding. I must also say, that the story can be distressing and really pull on your heartstrings. It did for me, so don't expect this to be a light read. However, it is so much more rewarding because of this.
This is why I love Netgalley. You stumble upon books you might not usually pick up or not have on your radar because the hype has missed it (regrettably). However, there you find some hidden gems sometimes - and this book is definitely one of them.
Thank you to Grove Atlantic and Netgalley for the eARC, all thoughts expressed up there are my own.
And oh boy, that was a ride. The author weaves words so effortlessly that it is such an unbelievable joy to read. I got an eArc of this book and I will make sure to buy it so I can read it again.
I do recommend you to go in completely blind. You have plottwists waiting for you and the relationship between the two main characters will be even more rewarding. I must also say, that the story can be distressing and really pull on your heartstrings. It did for me, so don't expect this to be a light read. However, it is so much more rewarding because of this.
This is why I love Netgalley. You stumble upon books you might not usually pick up or not have on your radar because the hype has missed it (regrettably). However, there you find some hidden gems sometimes - and this book is definitely one of them.
Thank you to Grove Atlantic and Netgalley for the eARC, all thoughts expressed up there are my own.