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A review by classical_learner
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow! This book is absolutely incredible. Tender, yet serious; easy to read, yet enrapturing; dangerous, yet imbued with family love. The way this book made my heart feel is indescribable—if you want bittersweet yet fulfilling in a book, this is the one to read. A great mix of mystery with character journey.
As far as the logistics of its time travel goes, for magical realism, it is very coherent; by the end of the book, however, I didn’t full track and was not absolutely certain it made sense. But, by that point I didn’t care.
Heads up on some moderate spice in the last third of the book—nothing terribly explicit (hands on bare skin and whatnot) but I wouldn’t recommend to anyone too young.
As far as the logistics of its time travel goes, for magical realism, it is very coherent; by the end of the book, however, I didn’t full track and was not absolutely certain it made sense. But, by that point I didn’t care.
Heads up on some moderate spice in the last third of the book—nothing terribly explicit (hands on bare skin and whatnot) but I wouldn’t recommend to anyone too young.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence