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A review by zanm
The Minus-One Club by Kekla Magoon
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
4.9 rounded up.
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Unbearably realistic at times. I felt close to tears for a majority of the book. Really really good. Probably will never read again because it just made me so damn sad and hit justttt a bit too close to home. The internalized homophobia and depiction of faith and having parents that love you but don't love you is the best I’ve ever seen. Absolute kudos to the author.
Minor Critiques: Gets a little preachy at the end, has a few spots with questionable consent.
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Unbearably realistic at times. I felt close to tears for a majority of the book. Really really good. Probably will never read again because it just made me so damn sad and hit justttt a bit too close to home. The internalized homophobia and depiction of faith and having parents that love you but don't love you is the best I’ve ever seen. Absolute kudos to the author.
Minor Critiques: Gets a little preachy at the end, has a few spots with questionable consent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Homophobia, Grief, Death, Suicide attempt, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Car accident and Sexual harassment