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emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I really liked it in hindsight but the process / experience of reading it got very frustrating as the book went on. I felt like I was waiting for more information the entire book. The story of the mother and her son is really well done I think , and the idea of guilt and responsibility and vindication + revenge etc were all fleshed out well, but the actual driving force, the “mystery” element was almost so annoying as to make you stop caring.
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Gore, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Lesbophobia, Drug abuse, Death, and Addiction
Moderate: Confinement
The story behind Stephan’s work to get himself back to a functional and worthwhile member of society is interesting , and you do find yourself hoping thatthedambookshelf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Addiction, Blood, Confinement, Gun violence, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Grief
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