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yarisbooksandbevs 's review for:
The September House
by Carissa Orlando
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’m surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. It definitely hooked me in. Idk if it was intentional but there were lots of funny bits sprinkled throughout with Margaret’s sarcasm and exhaustion at everything happening. I also wasn’t expecting all of the deeper emotional moments with Hal’s abuse . I thought I saw where this was going but it wasn’t what i expected! One thing I loved is the POV Margaret is an unreliable narrator. We are constantly told that she lies so it makes me question all of the events especially at the end. Did any of that happen? I’m still thinking about it lol I want to reread it and see if I pick up any symbolism and hints
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Alcohol
Minor: Dementia