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A review by sydna_lowe
An Untamed State by Roxane Gay
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
I did not enjoy reading this book. And not just because of the difficult subject - I just didn’t think it was a very good book.
The main character is obnoxious prior to her kidnapping. And she and her husband are terrible together - they fight constantly and aren’t very nice to each other. It’s also totally unbelievable that upon her release and return to the US she runs away to Nebraska and her mean mother-in-law knows just how to fix her. Right.
I would not recommend this book and think it must only have good reviews due to the subject.
The main character is obnoxious prior to her kidnapping. And she and her husband are terrible together - they fight constantly and aren’t very nice to each other. It’s also totally unbelievable that upon her release and return to the US she runs away to Nebraska and her mean mother-in-law knows just how to fix her. Right.
I would not recommend this book and think it must only have good reviews due to the subject.