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A review by beebeewin
Betty by Tiffany McDaniel
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked this book despite it being a very intense read. I would warn anyone starting this book to be prepared for some dark and heartbreaking content. Yet, I do think it was worth a read simply for the beautiful prose, imagery, and relationships between siblings and parents. I was drawn in by this book and at the same time knew I needed space to process it all. Landon Carpenter was the most loveable character of all and finishing this book on Father's day felt like such a way to honor him. The ending was perfectly poetic. The lower rating was only because for me at times it felt a little to graphic, still recommend this book.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Incest, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Racial slurs, Racism, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Drug abuse, Suicide, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury