amy__3 's review for:

Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

5.0

challenging funny reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Wow. Probably the most well-written book I have ever read. Not adding any spoilers but would highly recommend to people who enjoyed the concept of Frankenstein or have strong political ties to Scotland (however neither of these are necessary, and I'd still recommend it).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Racism, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Colonisation, Classism

Minor: Biphobia, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Slavery, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Excrement, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Injury/Injury detail