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lauramcc7's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, and Animal cruelty
erinwolf1997's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, and Death
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Car accident
a_reader_of_book's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
"Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance" tells the story of Weylyn Grey and his incredible life. He runs with wolves, may or may not have magical abilities, befriends a pig, and touches the lives of the people he meets. This book is a pretty decent example of storytelling. It feels like the kind of story you could hear around a campfire. It covers decades of life choices and adventures. I enjoyed that Weylyn's story was told through the eyes of the people he interacted with, and it was just as much about them as it was about him. It was a simple read that was joyful. While the story may be about Weylyn, I think I found more connection with some of the other characters in his life, specifically his adoptive sister Lydia and his coworker Duane. Like I said, "Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance" was a pleasing read. I didn't fall in love with it, but it was alright.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, and Blood
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