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A review by kaylasbewks
Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird by Agustina Bazterrica
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
stars ,, 2.0
cawpile ,, 3.66
super disappointed !! there were only,, two(?) memorable sections in this book, maybe even one (and i just finished this). there was so much potential for almost all of these stories and the writing honestly showed great promise, which is why i'll still be checking out 'tender is the flesh'. a personal con ; i struggle to identify overarching metaphors in stories when left with no 'hints' which stood true for quite a few of these and therefore made them pointless in my eyes, so i couldn't even understand some of the stories, let alone enjoy them. bleh.
** was going to make a favourite to least favourite list but i'm looking at the story names and can't remember any of them. sob!
cawpile ,, 3.66
super disappointed !! there were only,, two(?) memorable sections in this book, maybe even one (and i just finished this). there was so much potential for almost all of these stories and the writing honestly showed great promise, which is why i'll still be checking out 'tender is the flesh'. a personal con ; i struggle to identify overarching metaphors in stories when left with no 'hints' which stood true for quite a few of these and therefore made them pointless in my eyes, so i couldn't even understand some of the stories, let alone enjoy them. bleh.
** was going to make a favourite to least favourite list but i'm looking at the story names and can't remember any of them. sob!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Suicide, Blood, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Abortion and Physical abuse