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A review by rileyharrell
With Teeth by Kristen Arnett
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I don't know why everyone is raving over this book so much... This one felt and read just fine? That's how I would describe this book. Fine. I didn't particularly find anything I really liked about it but there wasn't one thing that I really disliked about it either. I think Arnett was trying to prove that queer parents go through all the tried and true struggles that any other heterosexual couple would go through, dealing with a difficult child and all.
One thing I can appreciate about this book, though, was the pathos that Arnett evokes for Sammie. Sure, she does some things that I don't necessarily agree with but overall you can really tell that she is trying to do her best. It definitely is hard, though, because there are a lot of red flags in the coping mechanisms and techniques she uses that indicate they may not be the best way to handle the situations.
One thing I can appreciate about this book, though, was the pathos that Arnett evokes for Sammie. Sure, she does some things that I don't necessarily agree with but overall you can really tell that she is trying to do her best. It definitely is hard, though, because there are a lot of red flags in the coping mechanisms and techniques she uses that indicate they may not be the best way to handle the situations.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship