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A review by aseel_reads
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
3.75
i really like how maggie writes and the stories she chooses to tell. i think this was a great snapshot of what happens to girls who do not bend to society's ridiculous rules. i liked the plot twist but i thought that Iris was a bit of underexplored character
Moderate: Incest, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, and Violence