A review by katsweirdbookshelf
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

Had to read for a uni assessment. Did not like this book at all. Brodie gave me the ick. The portrayal of women characters was so misogynistic (ESPECIALLY MARLEE BU HER OWN FATHER EVEN THOUGH SHES 8!). More like a boring slice of life novel than a detective story, which lead to a very lackluster pay-off. Would not reccommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder

Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Racism, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia