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jayqueuetee 's review for:
The Names
by Florence Knapp
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I respect the writing of this book but it is almost aggressively bleak. I also think the abuse is so over the top as to be concerning because someone in a similar relationship might think, “at least I don’t have it that bad.” I like how she shows the ramifications of abuse on everyone in a family but I didn’t find this enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Pandemic/Epidemic