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A review by cko
Luster by Raven Leilani
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow. One of those books I read (listened to, technically) in a kind of trance-- in one sitting. It flew by. The characters and relationships were interesting and the main character's observations had a dry humor and unique perspective. The focus on painting and descriptions of color lent another layer of sensuousness to the tensions in these relationships. The slightly bizarre circumstances and watchful neighbor give the novel a slight horror vibe.
Graphic: Abortion, Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Death of parent, Gore, Medical content, Miscarriage, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, and Vomit
Moderate: Animal death