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ltobin's review
4.0
I never thought gruesome details from a book would make me think 'fuck' and flinch, but tsolkias has achieved this.
The book climaxes half way through, and then prods on till the end. Sort of like the lives of the characters. The important shit is in the middle.
The book climaxes half way through, and then prods on till the end. Sort of like the lives of the characters. The important shit is in the middle.
cbennie's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Really difficult read and probably not one I’d recommend to a friend. Nevertheless Tsiolkas’ early writing continues to surprise me with its depth
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Grief, Murder, Racial slurs, Rape, Antisemitism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Violence, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Suicide, Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Gore, Body horror, Drug use, and Incest
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