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A review by ginabelle
The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I think I was hoping for more magical realism aspects and less religion but I admire how this book grappled with the question of how to grapple and take responsibility for the sins of the past. It was missing something for me, but I can’t put my finger on it right now…but it was overall good!
Graphic: Racism, Blood, Violence, Colonisation, Hate crime, Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Gore, Grief, Xenophobia, Abandonment, Child death, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Torture