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A review by happyknitter2020
Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Read as was listed for Women's Prize longlist 2024.
Intergenerational story of challenging lived experiences, which led a 10 year old to take the life of a toddler.
Reflects on the impact of trauma attachments throughout a whole family & the media culture too.
A tragic story, hopefully will be shortlisted.
Intergenerational story of challenging lived experiences, which led a 10 year old to take the life of a toddler.
Reflects on the impact of trauma attachments throughout a whole family & the media culture too.
A tragic story, hopefully will be shortlisted.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Alcohol, and Grief