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Life and Other Love Songs by Anissa Gray
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was not what I was expecting, but I still very much enjoyed it. I liked the alternating perspectives and timelines. It was a bit slow at times, but I found the ending very unexpected and gut-wrenching. Overall, a bittersweet read.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Abortion
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury