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After the Lights Go Out
by John Vercher
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
To say I 'enjoyed' this would be wrong, but I'd recommend the read, yes. My heart absolutely aches for our main character.
Xavier "Scarecrow" Wallace is a mixed race MMA fighter looking to return to the ring following a 1-year suspension, while also battling CTE. Parallel to all this (as if it weren't enough), Xavier is forced to watch his father (Sam) battle dementia, an ugly disease which soon reveals a side Xavier never knew existed - one that might well explain why his mother left his father all those years ago; some people aren't what the seem once their filter is removed.
A heart-wrenching story of many battles, both in and out of the ring. I found it heavy, but well written. Feels like one that will stick with me awhile.
Xavier "Scarecrow" Wallace is a mixed race MMA fighter looking to return to the ring following a 1-year suspension, while also battling CTE. Parallel to all this (as if it weren't enough), Xavier is forced to watch his father (Sam) battle dementia, an ugly disease which soon reveals a side Xavier never knew existed - one that might well explain why his mother left his father all those years ago; some people aren't what the seem once their filter is removed.
A heart-wrenching story of many battles, both in and out of the ring. I found it heavy, but well written. Feels like one that will stick with me awhile.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Dementia
Moderate: Eating disorder, Self harm, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent