subtextual_margins 's review for:

Swamplandia! by Karen Russell

1.0

dark emotional sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Big note: this is not a fantasy book at all. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail