A review by the_broadway_slasher
Brother & Sister Enter the Forest by Richard Mirabella

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

4.75

Wow. Brother & Sister Enter the Forest was a HEAVY read. One I found myself relating to on both sides of our traumatized main characters. I have to say that what I appreciated most here was the writer’s style. This book is written like a really long, twisted and dark poem that is packed with beautiful prose. That being said, this story will not be for everyone. Many times I found myself uncomfortable with the realistic depictions of pain, violence and sexual assault. It’s a queer coming of age story that is comfortable in the uncomfortable and will not work for those looking for a thriller with a neatly wrapped up ending. The ending here is that pain and trauma never really end for some people and it’s DEVASTATING.
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