A review by ennzito24
The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara

dark emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This is a beautifully written book that discusses the horrors of colonialism and the unethical scientific practices of the 20th century. It is very dark and heavy, and you are essentially experiencing the story from the perspective of a very horrible person. I've never read anything like this and I personally found it to be memorable.
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