cheflin11 's review for:

Kala by Colin Walsh

4.75

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Fantastic. Great layering and character development. Interesting themes explored. The author does a lovely job at social commentary without smacking you over the head with it—it reads like reality. Suspenseful with very tangible characters. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Addiction, Toxic friendship

Minor: Bullying