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A review by coralinejones
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
5.0
Now THIS is a book.
There's a lot I want to say but, because of the content matter, I don't think my brain can form the words needed to FULLY express how I feel.
There was some minor aspects of this novel that almost made me want to knock my rating down a peg but... It's undeniable the reason why this book is talked about so highly. I was hooked; despite how uncomfortable certain parts made me I couldn't put this down, and when I had to I kept wondering what was going to happen next, who was responsible for this tragedy.
This book will drag every emotion out of you. This is a novel where you'll hate everyone and your heartstrings will pull and tug and tear for the innocent kids described throughout these pages. If you're into reading about unlikeable women, sad thrillers, phenomenal prose, characters of color, multiple point of views, and the consequences of ableism, especially in regards to your own children, this is the one.
That said, the ableism, mental abuse, and the constant back and forth became so exhausting; but extremely worth it if you're willing to sit through it all. A tough read but a great one.
(Also, I didn't really like the twist. The ending wasn't my favorite but that truly doesn't change my overall rating. Considering I was able to clearly visualize everything from start to finish and stay attentive until the end overpowers the end altogether)
There's a lot I want to say but, because of the content matter, I don't think my brain can form the words needed to FULLY express how I feel.
There was some minor aspects of this novel that almost made me want to knock my rating down a peg but... It's undeniable the reason why this book is talked about so highly. I was hooked; despite how uncomfortable certain parts made me I couldn't put this down, and when I had to I kept wondering what was going to happen next, who was responsible for this tragedy.
This book will drag every emotion out of you. This is a novel where you'll hate everyone and your heartstrings will pull and tug and tear for the innocent kids described throughout these pages. If you're into reading about unlikeable women, sad thrillers, phenomenal prose, characters of color, multiple point of views, and the consequences of ableism, especially in regards to your own children, this is the one.
That said, the ableism, mental abuse, and the constant back and forth became so exhausting; but extremely worth it if you're willing to sit through it all. A tough read but a great one.
(Also, I didn't really like the twist. The ending wasn't my favorite but that truly doesn't change my overall rating. Considering I was able to clearly visualize everything from start to finish and stay attentive until the end overpowers the end altogether)