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A review by janbee
In The Tall Trees by Angel N. Van Atta
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Incredible story from the pov of a little girl who's mother is held captive raped and abused. Caring for her daughter, son and also pregnant again. Beautiful written. Heartbreakingly sad
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Physical abuse, Vomit, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Blood, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Pregnancy