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batmayne_reads 's review for:
Esio Trot
by Roald Dahl
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Deeply disturbing how a man steals a womens pet to gain her love. Dahl is know for a child like horror/uncomfortable atmosphere but if it wasnt for the P.S at the end i wouldve gave it less then 1 star. Theres also a "teaching moment" in the beginning when Dahl tried to give history on tortoises being brought into europe from north africa, seemed very unsettling and didnt add anything to the plot.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Stalking, Toxic friendship
The man stalks the women
Steals her pet
Has hundreds of turtles uncared for properly, that r used and returned along with the womens original pet
Women is manipulated and gaslighted to point of total foolery