A review by cristy
Carry by Toni Jensen

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

4.5

A plethora of content warnings here. J speaks in depth about not only her personal trauma, but of our collective trauma; her people, her family, and our country as it stands today. The text moves around as she does, including to University of Central Florida and Orlando itself. The Pulse shooting is specifically addressed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Rape, and Suicide

Moderate: Medical trauma

Minor: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, and Grief