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A review by tea_tamai
The Blazing World by Siri Hustvedt
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I almost gave up on it several times, but I found it really impactful. The characters are all flawed and feel extremely real. I will continue thinking about this book for a long while, I think.
Graphic: Cancer and Sexism
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Infidelity, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty, Miscarriage, and Excrement