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A review by dafni
Case Study by Graeme Macrae Burnet
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I really wanted to like this book more, as it had a captivating beginning to the story and I loved how the author played with the story. Unfortunately, I did not understand what was the meaning behind this book and what kind of message the author wanted to convey writing up this story. Collin Braithwaite’s life was presented in a consequent way, and you can follow the development of the character, but the story in parallel felt very incoherent in places. I also disliked the detailed descriptions of suicide and methods - I am still unsure why authors provide their readers with that level of details these days, what do they hope to achieve? Not fond of the ending either. I would suggest the readers to really consider the trigger warnings before picking up this book.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Rape