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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
Graphic: Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Forced institutionalization, Sexual harassment, Rape, Incest, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Child death, Confinement, and Gun violence
Minor: Murder and Abortion
Essie's baby is the result of years of rape at the hands of her older brother.