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A review by ktb97
Lone Women by Victor LaValle
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! While the metaphor of bringing “baggage” with you when starting a new life seems a little too on the nose, this novel surprised me with its creativity. Don’t skip this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Racism, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, and Racial slurs
Minor: Child death, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Colonisation