A review by kajh23
The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Part western with all the gun fights, bandanas, scorpions, and dry deserts you could want, but also a unique take on generational trauma and the plight of marginalized people. Very satisfying ending. Like really, you should read this.