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A review by kristenreids
Dear Hanna by Zoje Stage
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Read this immediately after Baby Teeth and can definitely say it had good continuity. It was interesting to see who Hanna became as an adult, but I was hoping that her character would be a bit darker than she was. This was an OKAY take on adults with cluster b disorders and/or attachment issues, but Stage doesn't claim to be an expert in psychology so I'll let it slide.
Overall, I thought I would like this better than Baby Teeth because it was difficult for me to read a story about a villainized child, but I actually didn't. Could have been better, but can still appreciate it for what it is. If you're looking for horror, this isn't it.
Overall, I thought I would like this better than Baby Teeth because it was difficult for me to read a story about a villainized child, but I actually didn't. Could have been better, but can still appreciate it for what it is. If you're looking for horror, this isn't it.
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content