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A review by skbat
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The mystery was intriguing and kept me hooked. Horribly graphic though. The treatment of autism and disability was acidic, portraying flawed mothers pushing their children towards "normalcy" at any cost. The worst offender realizes this is a mistake far too late. No perspective from any of the actually autistic people - Happiness Falls is much better in that regard. The reveal was satisfying enough, but I'm sad for all the characters and a little scarred.
Graphic: Gore, Child death, Medical trauma, Rape, Ableism, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicide
Moderate: Grief, Car accident, Chronic illness, and Racism
Minor: Alcohol and Vomit