Review by gmfunk - The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus

gmfunk 's review for:

The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight

3.0

challenging 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: No

I had to set this book aside for a month. That’s how insufferable and shallow the characters are. This may be in part because I’m not the target audience, but generally that’s not an issue for me. There’s not one character whom I’d want to spend time with. The only redeeming feature of the book is the themes the writer addresses: sexual abuse, family relationships, finding one’s place in family and in society. Other books address these issues better.

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