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A review by probablyjenna
Rabbit Hole by Kate Brody
fast-paced
5.0
Rabbit Hole is being marketed as a twisty mystery, but that just isn’t right. This is not your average page turning thriller, or even a typical novel of suspense. This is a portrait of grief, and a deep dive into how the hole someone leaves behind can sometimes widen as the year go on.
Kate Brody is not afraid to be visceral in her descriptions; there is no looking away from the ugliness of Teddy Angstrom’s struggle as she falls down the same rabbit hole of research that ended with her father ending his own life. Teddy isn’t always likable - she makes terrible choices, steers into her own destruction, and allows herself to get carried away. I loved the rawness of her portrayal; I felt as close to her as you can get with a fictional character.
But again, this isn’t really a mystery. It is truly a character study of how Teddy copes with the disappearance of her older sister and the way that event had ripple effects throughout her family. There are elements of mystery that kept me glued to the page, and I found myself spiraling into different theories right alongside Teddy at times.
As a light trigger warning, there are some upsetting moments with animals. One of the key storylines is about an aging dog who has just been diagnosed as terminal. None of it is gratuitous, but if you’re sensitive to stuff like that tread carefully.
Overall, I absolutely loved this book and will be eagerly awaiting whatever Kate Brody writes next.
Kate Brody is not afraid to be visceral in her descriptions; there is no looking away from the ugliness of Teddy Angstrom’s struggle as she falls down the same rabbit hole of research that ended with her father ending his own life. Teddy isn’t always likable - she makes terrible choices, steers into her own destruction, and allows herself to get carried away. I loved the rawness of her portrayal; I felt as close to her as you can get with a fictional character.
But again, this isn’t really a mystery. It is truly a character study of how Teddy copes with the disappearance of her older sister and the way that event had ripple effects throughout her family. There are elements of mystery that kept me glued to the page, and I found myself spiraling into different theories right alongside Teddy at times.
As a light trigger warning, there are some upsetting moments with animals. One of the key storylines is about an aging dog who has just been diagnosed as terminal. None of it is gratuitous, but if you’re sensitive to stuff like that tread carefully.
Overall, I absolutely loved this book and will be eagerly awaiting whatever Kate Brody writes next.