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A review by katherinescott
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Mama will wall me to the bus stop and leave me there and we will not speak of what the freeway does to us when it is nighttime and we are ghosts. But Mama taught me how to swim and I can see underwater. I can see.
Read for book club.
I like to walk into books not knowing much about it. The description on the back of the book told just enough to keep a mystery about what was ahead.
The book was disturbing, and that is because of how realistic it was. The vivid sensations and how Kiara was dealing with the many conflicts and situations she was in.
I can’t really describe more as I want this review to more inspire you to pick this book up and think about it for yourself.
Lelia Mottley hit it out of the park with her debut. I will be looking out for her next work. Mottley has a way with words. The language the character uses is woven with metaphor and simile that still makes sense for her.
If you are someone who is triggered by sexual violence, police abuse, and suicide attempts, tread carefully or avoid. If you’re able to work your way through it, it is worth it.
Read for book club.
I like to walk into books not knowing much about it. The description on the back of the book told just enough to keep a mystery about what was ahead.
The book was disturbing, and that is because of how realistic it was. The vivid sensations and how Kiara was dealing with the many conflicts and situations she was in.
I can’t really describe more as I want this review to more inspire you to pick this book up and think about it for yourself.
Lelia Mottley hit it out of the park with her debut. I will be looking out for her next work. Mottley has a way with words. The language the character uses is woven with metaphor and simile that still makes sense for her.
If you are someone who is triggered by sexual violence, police abuse, and suicide attempts, tread carefully or avoid. If you’re able to work your way through it, it is worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Suicide attempt