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The Violence
by Delilah S. Dawson
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 stars.
A nice, gritty dystopian centered around a virus that causes the host to strike out and kill others randomly. Set in near present day, The Violence gripped me. With several references and parallels to the Covid epidemic, there were several points where my stomach turned at the realism. But let me tell you...I was hooked. Such a clever book.
The multi-POV feminist plot was a fantastic choice. The trauma is framed through the eyes of three generations of women. These characters felt real and age appropriate in a narrative that flowed effortlessly. The plot is a bit of a pulp fiction style slasher and I ate it up.
Be forewarned: there is a lot of graphic violence and the story can definitely be difficult for those who already feel overwhelmed by Covid culture. It is a semi-dark read, but so well crafted. If you can handle the grit, I highly recommend giving The Violence a go.
* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *
A nice, gritty dystopian centered around a virus that causes the host to strike out and kill others randomly. Set in near present day, The Violence gripped me. With several references and parallels to the Covid epidemic, there were several points where my stomach turned at the realism. But let me tell you...I was hooked. Such a clever book.
The multi-POV feminist plot was a fantastic choice. The trauma is framed through the eyes of three generations of women. These characters felt real and age appropriate in a narrative that flowed effortlessly. The plot is a bit of a pulp fiction style slasher and I ate it up.
Be forewarned: there is a lot of graphic violence and the story can definitely be difficult for those who already feel overwhelmed by Covid culture. It is a semi-dark read, but so well crafted. If you can handle the grit, I highly recommend giving The Violence a go.
* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *