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A review by bickley_moon
Skippy Dies by Paul Murray
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The book is genuinely funny - it made me laugh aloud and it has the most wonderful/weird similes.
It describes the pain of growing up so well, that you cannot help but have a soft spot or at least some understanding for (almost) anyone in the book.
That being said, it is also devastating at times and I was not prepared for all the (sexual) violence and sadness.
It describes the pain of growing up so well, that you cannot help but have a soft spot or at least some understanding for (almost) anyone in the book.
That being said, it is also devastating at times and I was not prepared for all the (sexual) violence and sadness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Child abuse and Drug use