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A review by sgm926
Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I bought this book after seeing a recommendation for it on tiktok. It is from the same author as Perks of Being a Wallflower, and even though it's very different than his first book, it was incredibly well written. It is a slow build but managed to keep me hooked and wanting to know what happened next. The characters were multi-dimensional and I enjoyed how the story was constantly switching POV's. The imagery was vivid and truly creepy at times and I think I'll never look at a deer the same way again. I found myself scratching my arm while I was reading and had to make myself stop. The ending was intense and perhaps a bit rushed, but still good.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Suicide