Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

The Removed by Brandon Hobson

12 reviews

tales_of_erasmo's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

"Maybe empathy was the beginning of healing...Or maybe I was unaware that time had already healed me."
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 This book was so unique and enthralling that I couldn't stop reading at times, despite the natural slow pace of the novel. The story follows the aftermath of a racial injustice that befalls a Native American family. Within their grief, the family members fight different battles from depression, Alzheimer's, and drug abuse. It's a genre-bending book that is influenced by Native American folklore and mythology. It has a haunting and melancholic atmosphere that captivates you in the best way.  With shocking moments and an ambiguous ending, we are forced to draw our own conclusions. That's when I knew I came across a great book.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Drug abuse, Racism, Domestic abuse, Child death, Death, Animal death, and Addiction

averydriver's review

challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Chronic illness, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Grief, and Racism