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A review by clacksee
A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
There's a line in the book about a teenage girl who thinks she's in love with a man. But it isn't that. Not once you stop and analyse what's really happening. I'm paraphrasing, but you get the idea.
And honestly, that's not a million miles from how I felt about this book. On the one hand, I was utterly absorbed in the story. On the other, now that I've finished it, it feels like it was a hollow read.
Also, speaking of miles… The metric/imperial measurements in the translation are weird. Short distances are given in metric, but temperatures are given in imperial. What the hell? Like, I can figure out feet, but I have no clue what 104º means (nor do I care).
Anyways, I'm not sure I needed to read a cis man's take on the rape of teenage girls, actually.
CW: Brief but explicit description of rape told from the perspective of the victim. And then repeated references back to that scene.
And honestly, that's not a million miles from how I felt about this book. On the one hand, I was utterly absorbed in the story. On the other, now that I've finished it, it feels like it was a hollow read.
Also, speaking of miles… The metric/imperial measurements in the translation are weird. Short distances are given in metric, but temperatures are given in imperial. What the hell? Like, I can figure out feet, but I have no clue what 104º means (nor do I care).
Anyways, I'm not sure I needed to read a cis man's take on the rape of teenage girls, actually.
CW: Brief but explicit description of rape told from the perspective of the victim. And then repeated references back to that scene.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Rape
Minor: Drug use and Mental illness