Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

The Ice Storm by Rick Moody

1 review

carlaabra's review

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Meh. The writing style really drew me in in the first 80 or so pages: witty, original, and bitingly sarcastic. I thought I was going to love this book. I was then disappointed, as the next 120 pages were a trudge through monotony - which in retrospect, might’ve been the point. Ostensibly idyllic suburbia that hides drudgery and loneliness.  The last 100 pages contain the plot climax and cement the themes of the book. Overall I think it could’ve been equally effective as a short story of <100 pages. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Infidelity, and Child death

Minor: Self harm, Vomit, and Sexual assault

Toxic family relationships (husband/wife, parent/child to a lesser degree). Sexual assault is relatively “minor”, boy dry humps a sleeping girl. Self harm very minimal, girl tentatively cuts arm in a bout of emotional distress, then is fine.