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A review by talknerdybookblog
The Body Politic by Brian Platzer
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
Representation: Black-Thai biracial supporting/main character, Latino biracial supporting character, Latina side character, Trans woman side character and challenges ableism by the MC attempting to work through chronic pain
Single Sentence Review: A character-driven novel–albeit with a frustrating heroine–that unhesitantly confronts the darker realities of dealing with the instability of America post-Trump election and the resulting memories and trauma the election accentuates.
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Safety Rating (of the married couple, Tess and David): Not Safe
• Does have cheating (Tess has cheated on David multiple times and with little regret)
• Does have OM drama
— OM is David and Tess’s best friend, Tazio, who is a main supporting character
— Tess also recently cheated on David with a co-star
• Does have OW drama
— Tess feels like David’s new business partner wants to get with him... but decides to trust David (it’s left unresolved)
• Does have the Hero and Heroine pushing each other away
• Does have a separation between the Hero and Heroine
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Witnessing the murder of a parent by another parent
• Depression
• Parental abandonment
• Physical abuse
• Rape
• Alcoholism
• Death of a parent
Ending:HFN... I guess.
Single Sentence Review: A character-driven novel–albeit with a frustrating heroine–that unhesitantly confronts the darker realities of dealing with the instability of America post-Trump election and the resulting memories and trauma the election accentuates.
Read my FULL review on my blog:
Talk Nerdy Book Blog | The Body Politic Review
Follow Me
Blog • Instagram • Goodreads • Facebook • BlogLovin'
Safety Rating (of the married couple, Tess and David): Not Safe
• Does have cheating (Tess has cheated on David multiple times and with little regret)
• Does have OM drama
— OM is David and Tess’s best friend, Tazio, who is a main supporting character
— Tess also recently cheated on David with a co-star
• Does have OW drama
— Tess feels like David’s new business partner wants to get with him... but decides to trust David (it’s left unresolved)
• Does have the Hero and Heroine pushing each other away
• Does have a separation between the Hero and Heroine
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Witnessing the murder of a parent by another parent
• Depression
• Parental abandonment
• Physical abuse
• Rape
• Alcoholism
• Death of a parent
Ending: