A review by cstein
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

dark funny informative lighthearted medium-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

4.25

A convincing depiction of small-town England, with highly defined, memorable characters and a unique central conflict. Somewhat difficult to keep character names and relationships straight at first. Rowling's writing tends toward superficiality/cheesiness during serious scenes and gratuitous misery/vulgarity in all others.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Bullying, Child death, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Blood

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Blood, Classism, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide, Gaslighting, Grief, Toxic relationship, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, and Racial slurs

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Homophobia, and Incest