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A review by booklandish
A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe
4.0
We follow William, a young man in the throws of personal struggles linked to two instances in his past, especially his experience as an embalmer during a tragic accident (based on an actual event). Seeing his evolution following this traumatic experience as it uncovers occurrences from his childhood was fascinating. This book explores humanity in many aspects, through the unflattering lens of a character that, while unlikeable, felt incredibly real and layered.
Bullet review:
- Unlikeable MC
- Character-driven
- Family drama
- Exploration of trauma
- Separate timelines
- Growth and evolution
- Connection to music
- Meaning of life
This was a very emotional read, packed with emotional moments. I found the writing style to be very engaging and the use of flashbacks to reveal elements from the past kept me engaged. In some ways, it reminded me of the Dutch House by Ann Patchett but don't ask me why!
TW: death of children, homophobia...
Bullet review:
- Unlikeable MC
- Character-driven
- Family drama
- Exploration of trauma
- Separate timelines
- Growth and evolution
- Connection to music
- Meaning of life
This was a very emotional read, packed with emotional moments. I found the writing style to be very engaging and the use of flashbacks to reveal elements from the past kept me engaged. In some ways, it reminded me of the Dutch House by Ann Patchett but don't ask me why!
TW: death of children, homophobia...