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A review by maggie_ackbooks
The Names by Florence Knapp
emotional
reflective
fast-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
5.0
If you are in active trauma, please don't read this book.
The Names is a beautiful novel about not only the power of a name, but how domestic violence and trauma affects a family. Over the three different timelines, I bonded with all three iterations of the son. While I cannot speak to the depictions of domestic violence, the depiction of sexual assault closely reflected my own experience and I felt it was handled very well.
I borrowed an advanced copy from my place of work and cannot wait for its official release so I can read it again.
The Names is a beautiful novel about not only the power of a name, but how domestic violence and trauma affects a family. Over the three different timelines, I bonded with all three iterations of the son. While I cannot speak to the depictions of domestic violence, the depiction of sexual assault closely reflected my own experience and I felt it was handled very well.
I borrowed an advanced copy from my place of work and cannot wait for its official release so I can read it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia and Murder