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A review by ispeakpurple
The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Misogyny
Minor: Abortion and Murder
Essie's baby is the result of years of rape at the hands of her older brother.