A review by ashnacole
Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This reads like an indie film and I can feel the small town feeling.  It’s beautifully written.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Classism