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A review by wally81481
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the most captivating book I have read in a long time. I laughed out loud. I cried - the good tears and the sad ones. I figured some things out, but was blindsided by other twists and turns. This is a BEAUTIFULLY written book about a terrible and epic story of characters who are chasing after closure over a lifetime. The weaving of the story lines and characters is astounding. It took over 14 hours of my commute time to read it, but I'm seriously considering reading it again. Already. FANTASTIC! Some hard content at times (sexual assault, abuse, kidnapping, murder), but also a story of how hope can carry a person through unimaginable trauma. I highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Abortion, and Death of parent