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The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West
3.0
challenging sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I hadn't heard of this book before so didn't really have any expectations. West's story is corrupted, incoherent and emotional at times, and a really great example of how unlikeable characters can form a good book. It feels like a classic, but I honestly feel like I need time to sit with the story and process what I read.

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