A review by scientist
An Untamed State by Roxane Gay

emotional tense medium-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Oof, this book hits hard. So well written and well developed, but the subject matter is just difficult. The author does an amazing job of following the main character’s development through her kidnapping and after. Gay is more known for her essays, but she obviously has mastered the art of fiction as well. I continue my admiration for the author and will continue to read my way through her work, although because of the difficult subject matter, I’m not sure I would reread this particular book. 
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