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zarap 's review for:
The Fifth Child
by Doris Lessing
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While reading this book, I kept asking myself whether Doris Lessing was commenting on ableism and eugenics or wandering her narrative way into ableism and eugenics. Having now looked at some interviews, it seems to be the latter. There were parts where I thought she might be doing something interesting, but overall, nah. I did like the mother in law though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Violence