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A review by ka_ke
Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente
challenging
dark
fast-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
5.0
Comfort Me with Apples is a bit of a mind fuck.
It starts off eerie, I mean, what woman wakes up that perfectly in a perfect world.
It makes you think, in some cases I wish I could wake up that way, and in others, I’m glad I live with the ability to think and observe my surroundings critically.
It starts off eerie, I mean, what woman wakes up that perfectly in a perfect world.
It makes you think, in some cases I wish I could wake up that way, and in others, I’m glad I live with the ability to think and observe my surroundings critically.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Body horror, Religious bigotry, Violence, and Mental illness
Moderate: Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Classism