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messicareads 's review for:
Thinner
by Richard Bachman
so first let me just say this books is ~problematic~ in its very nature, specifically its characterization of Romani people. Like yikes its not good folks. The book tries to be somewhat progressive in how it tries to depict the plight and systematic suffering of the Romani, however the books main premise is a "G*psy" Curse, so it really can't be that progressive of a book. However, if we put that aside (which it really shouldn't be) I liked the writing style, I thought Billy as a character was really complex and interesting. Did not care for the mobster aspects of the book. Thought the books inclusion of societal issues was well done, however they were undercut by what is mentioned above. Liked the ending! Its kinda a goofy book that does not take itself too seriously, and if it had better more nuanced characterization of Romani people and did not have the mobster plot lines probably would have given it a solid 4 stars