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A review by boyinajar
Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
what a masterclass in unreliable narration! very raw, sticky prose. deeply involved character work. incredibly vivid imagery.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Gore, Cursing, Death of parent, Animal death, Sexual content, Alcohol, Addiction, Terminal illness, Abandonment, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Sexism, Cancer, Child abuse, Vomit, and Toxic relationship