A review by mmunek14
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

challenging dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

One of the darkest, but simultaneously beautiful books I’ve read in a long time. It took me a little bit to get into it, especially the pirate childhood, but that is essential for the development of the rest of the novel. This is one of those books where the main character often drove me crazy with his bad decisions. That said, I fully believe those were necessary and true to the main character’s essence. Literally every bad thing happens in this book — illness, murder, kidnapping — which can be exhausting but the common theme is the love and devotion that connects the characters. Everything always comes full circle and every loose end is tied beautifully. I’m overall incredibly satisfied with the book. 
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