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A review by carlytenille
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism