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challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was floated as a potential set-text for 15yo, so I was intrigued. I was immediately struck by how dark and foreboding the story was, even at the very beginning. Things turned out to be even more messed up than I first thought, though. A really great exploration of male privilege and control. Very strong characters and a positive message overall.
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming