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A review by caseys_chapters
Bewilderness by Karen Tucker
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Bewilderness by Karen Tucker is an unflinching look at two young women, Irene and Luce, battling addiction in rural North Carolina.
The story is told from Irene’s POV and bounced between past and present. This works well to give an intimate look at Irene and Luce’s experience. You see their spectrum of highs and lows and deeply ache for them.
Absolutely nothing is sugarcoated in this book. The women experience tremendous loss, pain, and judgment. It’s also a moving portrait of the fine line between friendship and dependency. The ending is especially gut-wrenching with a somber, important message about closure and our healthcare system.
Bewilderness is a tough read, but I learned a lot and I’m grateful the @aspenwords Longlist put this in my radar.
The story is told from Irene’s POV and bounced between past and present. This works well to give an intimate look at Irene and Luce’s experience. You see their spectrum of highs and lows and deeply ache for them.
Absolutely nothing is sugarcoated in this book. The women experience tremendous loss, pain, and judgment. It’s also a moving portrait of the fine line between friendship and dependency. The ending is especially gut-wrenching with a somber, important message about closure and our healthcare system.
Bewilderness is a tough read, but I learned a lot and I’m grateful the @aspenwords Longlist put this in my radar.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Addiction