A review by manicventure
Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Intensely interesting read. Everytime I thought I knew where the story was going to always took a hard right, only for me to have all the clues and foreshadowing staring me right in the face. The author did an absolutely amazing telling of a strong -willed young women surviving the unique circumstances of her traumatic childhood and upbringing in a possible cult...but with Jeff Vandermeer twist. I admit I'm conflicted with the main character Vern. In so many ways she is written brilliantly and is an obvious outcome of her past experiences and sheer natured will...however at the same time I found it hard to call her "likable " which I do think is the authors whole point. She does have some growth and a self enlightened moment of understanding her lack of "emotional immaturity". Otherwise, you want it; it's in this book. POC rep? Check. LGBTQ+? Check. Strong female lead? Check. Drama? Check. Romance? Check. Spooky/supernatural occurrences? Check. Possible government cover ups? Check!
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