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A review by magsisreadingagain
Rouge by Mona Awad
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I always go into a Mona Awad book prepared for a completely twisted experience. And Rouge definitely delivered.
This was a fever-dream, fed by grief, envy and the drive to be beautiful. Awad examines the beauty industry, uncovering the ugly underbelly of the multi-million dollar business model that plays on our insecurities and has the power to decimate our self-esteem. After reading her previous novels, I was not surprised with the path(s) this book took.
Will recommend this book to fans of Awad, and readers who like to explore topics from an unusual perspective. Many thanks to Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.
This was a fever-dream, fed by grief, envy and the drive to be beautiful. Awad examines the beauty industry, uncovering the ugly underbelly of the multi-million dollar business model that plays on our insecurities and has the power to decimate our self-esteem. After reading her previous novels, I was not surprised with the path(s) this book took.
Will recommend this book to fans of Awad, and readers who like to explore topics from an unusual perspective. Many thanks to Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.