A review by averagereadin
White Oleander by Janet Fitch

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

solid, but at some point it’s just the same all over again

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Minor: Rape