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A review by rakoerose
Muted by Tami Charles
4.0
The end of this left me reeling and I don’t know how I’m going to continue through my day after this.
”That little thing
you think you’re feeling?
It’s just a phase.”
This is definitely a dark tale about the underbellies of the music industry and the unfortunate system of taking advantage of those who don’t know any better. Denver and Dali both face intensities that seem impossible but are also absolutely rooted in reality. It’s not a fun read. It’s a heart-wrenching one. Content warnings for sexual assault, physical abuse, fatphobia, homophobia, drug use, and predatory behavior here. There’s probably more, so just be warned.
Having this story be told in verse absolutely elevates its effect since Denver is a singer and song-writer as a character. I wish I’d listened along with an audiobook, perhaps I’ll do that if I come back for a reread. But verse novels always make me just read and keep reading because the words pull me along. I liked Charles’s style and would definitely pick up something else by her!
I really do think this book is better experienced than read about, so I’ll just say if you can handle dark subjects and are interested in this book: give it a try! The way the title’s meaning warps over the course of the book is something I will say to look out for.
”That little thing
you think you’re feeling?
It’s just a phase.”
This is definitely a dark tale about the underbellies of the music industry and the unfortunate system of taking advantage of those who don’t know any better. Denver and Dali both face intensities that seem impossible but are also absolutely rooted in reality. It’s not a fun read. It’s a heart-wrenching one. Content warnings for sexual assault, physical abuse, fatphobia, homophobia, drug use, and predatory behavior here. There’s probably more, so just be warned.
Having this story be told in verse absolutely elevates its effect since Denver is a singer and song-writer as a character. I wish I’d listened along with an audiobook, perhaps I’ll do that if I come back for a reread. But verse novels always make me just read and keep reading because the words pull me along. I liked Charles’s style and would definitely pick up something else by her!
I really do think this book is better experienced than read about, so I’ll just say if you can handle dark subjects and are interested in this book: give it a try! The way the title’s meaning warps over the course of the book is something I will say to look out for.