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A review by dckathleen
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book was frustrating and should come with major content warnings. It's billed as the story of a hook up between old friends who are married to other people.
Although that does happen, the story also includes repeated and detailed descriptions of child abuse and rape. There's also a dead child.
There's only one likable character, and honestly, he doesn't save it.
Although that does happen, the story also includes repeated and detailed descriptions of child abuse and rape. There's also a dead child.
There's only one likable character, and honestly, he doesn't save it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Child death, Rape, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Cancer, Child abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming