A review by dreavala
The Pisces by Melissa Broder

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

i read this bc i absolutely loved broder’s “milk fed” however i sadly feel that set my expectations far too high.  i felt like i was walking through mud to finish this as the first half was super slow. 

however, i think her commentary on the emotional void being filled addiction and love was very beautiful. i appreciate the book for being truthful about how the depths of depression feel - unfortunately that’s not an aesthetically pleasing or enjoyable topic when written about genuinely. 

overall, i think this is a good book for anyone  experiencing a breakup or attempting to understand how to fill an emotional void. 
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