A review by leaxob
Jillian by Halle Butler

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

1.75

So I do get why this book has some good reviews considering how well it is written and especially how authentic the dialogue is. BUT - and this is a huge but. I absolutely had the worst time reading this because I resented every person in this book. Every single character trait they have triggered me in a way that I felt uncomfortable on every page. I know that I could have simply stopped but the reviews being like “aw this book is so funny and a bit dark but so funny” gave me hope that there will be a twist at some point and I’ll like it then but actually it just gets worse and worse. 
If you are struggling with money anxiety/existential fears, addiction, depression/suicidal thoughts or toxic relationships this book will likely not be for you. Halle Butler takes it to a level that is far beyond humor in my opinion and leaves you depressed, angry and exhausted after finishing
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