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makeminemonsters 's review for:
Dark Room Etiquette
by Robin Roe
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I thought that the captivity chapters were the most skillfully written and the rest of the book was kind of unbearable in terms of flat characters with disjointed narratives and unclear motivations. Also the use of Catholicism and the themes of humility/penance felt shoehorned in and just made me uncomfortable. Frankly, I don't think it's super responsible to be telling teens that their trauma is God's way of making them a better person.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse