A review by amandalorianxo
Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett

reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I’m a native Floridian (born and raised.) However, I’m not as familiar with Central Florida as I am with South Florida. Regardless, I could definitely sympathize with Jessa & the rest of the characters when discussing the humidity & the temperature in general. This state is not for the weak when it comes to the heat. I also enjoyed that no one balked at Jessa’s sexuality, it was just acknowledged and accepted without scorn. The taxidermy discussions and actions didn’t make me as squeamish as I feared. My main concern was the lack of … cleanliness. The amount of times we were told items were dirty or just not washed internally made me squirm.
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