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A review by niamhmorrison
Matilda by Mary Shelley
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
3.75
The ending was both depressing and hopeful. A beautifully written short story about unexplored aspects of dependent relationships. The beginning was a bit slow but it was definitely overshadowed. Deserves as much love as Frankenstein.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Incest, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment