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A review by apworden
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Police brutality, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Genocide, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Death of parent, and Abandonment