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aviabraham 's review for:
Bewilderment
by Richard Powers
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was such a freaking bummer. I loved the overstory a lot which is the only reason I read this, since it’s really not my usual kind of book, but I was super disappointed. The narrator is the most boring, annoying character in the story. I found the way the author talks about women to be bizarre and dehumanizing. The ending felt rushed and didn’t make sense with the rest of the narrative. Would not recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent