A review by ubisunt
Ill Will by Dan Chaon

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked the themes of the book and the parallels set up between characters, but was really disappointed by an unsatisfying ending and the failure of any characters to have meaningful growth. < spoiler> I think it's consistent with the rest of the book that we don't get clear answers at the end, but I think there would have been a way to make it satisfying without outright revealing a single eminent truth.

I recommend it as a different kind of read, but don't expect a very fulfilling ending.
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