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A review by stefanie_c
Paradais by Fernanda Melchor
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Melchor’s comma-filled run on sentences are beautifully crafted, a sharp contrast to the often incredibly twisted acts that they describe. I felt very uncomfortable through most of this book. I was so impressed by Melchor’s writing, but the content was too dark for me.
Graphic: Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, and Alcoholism