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challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is very atmospheric and literary. It explores the emotional substrate of how people process fear and terror. There aren't any supernatural elements, so it read as psychological thriller to me. Similar to Apt Pupil, but more cosmic. It skates on the blade edge of innocence.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Classism