A review by ferdie
The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

The Violence is thoughtful and creative. It ties the threads of what it's like to be a woman in the US together in a way that feels so affirming. I loved reading this book! Also if you search the author on spotify, she has a playlist for the book :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Blood, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, Medical trauma, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Abortion, Bullying, Death of parent, Deportation, and Gun violence