A review by breeoxd
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Well, aside from the religious indoctrination commentary, and horrific descriptions of the pain a family and community can inflict on one little girl, this is an interesting look at what might have driven the Irish Catholics to revere the starving saints so much.  
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