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challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I would get lost in the beautiful prose and then remember what I was reading about and get sick to my stomach, which I’m sure is the point. Reading this as a teen definitely heightened the horror aspect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship