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challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Lush prose and clever narration kept me reading this book to the end, despite it having no lovable characters for me to be invested it—as I told a friend, when I wasn’t actively reading it, I didn’t look forward to reading it, but as soon as I started reading it again I didn’t want to stop. Similar narrative and theme to The Great Gatsby and Citizen Kane; well-portrayed political intricacies in which no progress is made and you know you’re in for a depressing ending. Casual racism and misogyny abound.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Misogyny and Racism
Minor: Suicide, Slavery, Medical content, and Gun violence
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