A review by anayamembaca
Cantik itu Luka by Eka Kurniawan

dark funny informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

The book doesn't pander to the audience, relentlessly brutal with a beautiful ending, Cantik itu Luka could definitely do with less graphic sexual assault depictions. I thought I'd give this book two/three stars but the last few hundred pages managed to render me speechless, reading Cantik itu Luka is a lot like Stockholm Syndrome, beats you into submission until you love it.
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