A review by punkweed
Banal Nightmare: A Novel by Halle Butler

dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • 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

every friend group got the
dumb bitch (kimberly)
selfish coward (pam)
social flake with a shitty boyfriend (nina)
psychopathic young professional (bethany)
endearingly unstable clown (moddie)

halle butler is a national treasure. this book is as hilarious as it is miserable. found myself thinking “she’s just like me fr” every three pages, for better or worse. love love love these horrible people!!!