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Where There's a Will
by Jessie Walker
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is a very difficult read (pls. See content warnings). It will rip your heart apart again and again learning about Will and Way's traumatic experiences.
Almost every character in this book has their own tragic backstory, but Will Foster is the one I really feel for, after enduring rejection after rejection at the hands of Waylon, his one exception.
Though the writing is poignant, and narrative well delivered, I can't help but feel that the author tries to pack in every trauma and tragedy possible into the same group of broken people that it's a wonder how these friends cope without some kind of addiction.
I've never had talked to a character (Will) so much and tell him just to walk away. But then if he did, there will be no story.
Almost every character in this book has their own tragic backstory, but Will Foster is the one I really feel for, after enduring rejection after rejection at the hands of Waylon, his one exception.
Though the writing is poignant, and narrative well delivered, I can't help but feel that the author tries to pack in every trauma and tragedy possible into the same group of broken people that it's a wonder how these friends cope without some kind of addiction.
I've never had talked to a character (Will) so much and tell him just to walk away. But then if he did, there will be no story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship