A review by jlpearce06
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

What a horrible and well written book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Violence, Physical abuse, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Drug use, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Grief, Rape, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts