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A review by cybersylk
Real Life by Brandon Taylor
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Some of the most beautiful prose I’ve read in a while. This book left me absolutely breathless at moments. The constant analysis of cruelty and connection was by far some of the most poignant exploration of self I’ve ever encountered.
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Racism, Rape, Racial slurs, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Eating disorder, Alcohol, and Animal death