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A review by fkshg8465
Mudwoman by Joyce Carol Oates
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-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? Yes
5.0
This book will stay with me for a long time. I’m continuously amazed by the stories writers come up with that are as original as this one. I’ll reread this one often most likely. I hope the Mudwoman finds peace!
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail