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A review by kelnicash
Chlorine by Jade Song
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.0
I saw this book recommended for fans of Melissa Broder, and I was not disappointed! Exactly the same brand of magical realism, gritty real life, and what I consider “low key” body horror.
Chlorine is a coming of age story, and Ren’s story of never feeling like she belongs is relatable. How she achieves “belonging” is unrelatable, but that’s where the magical realism comes in. There is also a sapphic love story being woven throughout the book, and it’s bittersweet.
Definitely loved and would recommend! It was a quick read for me, just under 3 hours total.
Chlorine is a coming of age story, and Ren’s story of never feeling like she belongs is relatable. How she achieves “belonging” is unrelatable, but that’s where the magical realism comes in. There is also a sapphic love story being woven throughout the book, and it’s bittersweet.
Definitely loved and would recommend! It was a quick read for me, just under 3 hours total.