caninelibra 's review for:

Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen

0.25

dark sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I only read the book out of obligation to my book club. I wanted to stop after the first triggering scene. I didn't like the writing style, the characters, or the action. The book felt forced and manipulative.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Dementia

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis