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A review by arbitrary_convenience
Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-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
4.5
Please don’t read this if you have sexual trauma, because that’s a big theme here.
It wasn’t something I would read for fun or relaxation so much as for perspective. I think it shows the effects of how your childhood shapes you as an adult. It was hard to read at some times because of its themes and I did have to put it down for a while and come back to it.
It wasn’t something I would read for fun or relaxation so much as for perspective. I think it shows the effects of how your childhood shapes you as an adult. It was hard to read at some times because of its themes and I did have to put it down for a while and come back to it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Pregnancy, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Suicide, and Suicide attempt