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A review by kimzeyk
The Half Life of Valery K by Natasha Pulley
dark
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Loved the science - she does a nice job of working in the explanations without it seeming like it’s only for the reader’s benefit (a pet peeve of mine!) The romance felt a little improbable to me, and I’m not sure it added to the story, but I always enjoy Pulley’a books, and this was no exception!
Moderate: Misogyny, Torture, Infidelity, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Terminal illness, Abandonment, Cancer, Police brutality, Death, Gun violence, and Infertility