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A review by felishacb
Private Rites by Julia Armfield
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Julia Armfield writes great atmospheric prose. This tale about three sisters takes time to explore each of their current lives while touching base on their traumatic and, at times, odd childhood that included religious fanaticism and abandonment.
All three sisters are queer, and I enjoyed that each had their own relationship dynamic, with their childhood and family wounds showing up in different ways.
Armfield kept me guessing throughout. Their dad's house was almost another character with all the history held there and the pivotal moments that happen within its walls.
I received an e-ARC from the publisher and am voluntarily leaving a review. I ended up finishing this via audiobook, my preferred format.
All three sisters are queer, and I enjoyed that each had their own relationship dynamic, with their childhood and family wounds showing up in different ways.
Armfield kept me guessing throughout. Their dad's house was almost another character with all the history held there and the pivotal moments that happen within its walls.
I received an e-ARC from the publisher and am voluntarily leaving a review. I ended up finishing this via audiobook, my preferred format.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship
Minor: Violence, Medical content, Alcohol