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

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

From the death of a character described in nearly graphic detail to the inclusion of curse words, cringe-worthy sex and drug use, I was both shocked and disappointed by this.... This is a completely different style of writing despite still being signature Rowling. It's got topics within that were never a Harry Potter book, so it;'s a bit eye-widening, if you will, coming from this particular author. There are adult, yet still juvenile descriptions and situations within the book. It left me thinking: Wow. I can't believe she wrote this. I guess I'm thinking that this book is both complex and yet positively simply when you come to the last page. It's definitely.... something coming from a woman that has spent most of her career writing about a magical world.

This book took me a month to read because it was very bad. I loved hating Gavin but that's about the only good thing I can say about this book.... I did not enjoy this at all. 1 out of 5 stars.
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