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kimveach 's review for:
The Safekeep
by Yael van der Wouden
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While the first two sections of this book were paced slowly, it was worth the payoff at the end. It was a disturbing book, and I'm not sure the ending could have happened. Regardless, I will be thinking about this book for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, War, Classism, Deportation