A review by meemzala
The Faces: A Novel by Tove Ditlevsen

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I wonder if this was a poor translation. There were so many similes using the same formula page after page after page. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Medical content, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Body horror, Toxic relationship, Torture, Suicide, Infidelity, and Mental illness

Moderate: Incest and Adult/minor relationship