A review by andintothetrees
Pretend I'm Dead by Jen Beagin

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Plot/compellingness 3/5 (improved as it went along)
Themes 3/5 (all the trigger warnings for this one. I like a bit of weirdness but this felt forced at times)
Characters 3/5
Emotional resonance 2/5 (I found the main character too passive to care too much)
Writing style 4/5