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A review by nightimeband
The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beatifully written, intriguing story. (re-read)
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Confinement
Moderate: Alcohol, Child abuse, Murder, Alcoholism, Excrement, and Medical content
Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, and Child death