A review by leaflit
The Genesis of Misery by Neon Yang

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Not really my jam. Bulk of the book is from Misery's perspective and they are frustratingly obstinate and casually violent. I think that was the point but it got frustrating for me to read. Narration a bit heavy handed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Chronic illness, Violence, War, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Child abuse, Body horror, Death of parent, Torture, Domestic abuse, and Hate crime

Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, and Alcohol

Minor: Physical abuse, Medical content, and Adult/minor relationship