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maggie_ackbooks 's review for:
The Names
by Florence Knapp
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
If you are in active trauma, please don't read this book.
The Names is a beautiful novel about not only the power of a name, but how domestic violence and trauma affects a family. Over the three different timelines, I bonded with all three iterations of the son. While I cannot speak to the depictions of domestic violence, the depiction of sexual assault closely reflected my own experience and I felt it was handled very well.
I borrowed an advanced copy from my place of work and cannot wait for its official release so I can read it again.
The Names is a beautiful novel about not only the power of a name, but how domestic violence and trauma affects a family. Over the three different timelines, I bonded with all three iterations of the son. While I cannot speak to the depictions of domestic violence, the depiction of sexual assault closely reflected my own experience and I felt it was handled very well.
I borrowed an advanced copy from my place of work and cannot wait for its official release so I can read it again.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia, Murder