A review by maggiedoodlez
Private Rites by Julia Armfield

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Well. That was an abrupt and wildly unexpected ending. I mean. Yes, there’re some clues but like. Not enough for that?? 

Set against the backdrop of a climate crisis, each of three sisters tries to figure out what it means to love another more than herself. They are met with varying degrees of success. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Suicide, Death of parent, Abandonment, Classism

Minor: Homophobia