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It's Not a Cult
by Lauren Danhof
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
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:
Yes
This was an interesting book. I received a copy of this through NetGalley and I was very excited about it. I love reading about cults and this fictional account sounded like it was going to be right up my alley. I was half right.
This was an interesting look into cults and how anyone can fall victim to the charismatic leader. It’s also a story about finding yourself, learning to function as an adult in society and rebuilding a broken family. It was a decent story and told well.
My problem with it is that this was advertised more as a comedy and there were far too many sad emotions for this to be a comedy in my eyes. Yes, I laughed, but laughter does not a comedy make. I read books labeled as funny to get away from those sad emotions and this one included many sad parts. I honestly hate that. I know many people like that as it’s more relatable or something but I can’t stand it.
So as a comedy this is a flop. If I’d gone in with different expectations I think I would have enjoyed it more. Regardless, it’s not a bad book and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fictional cult story, a story about finding yourself or a story about repairing a broken family.
3.5⭐️
This was an interesting look into cults and how anyone can fall victim to the charismatic leader. It’s also a story about finding yourself, learning to function as an adult in society and rebuilding a broken family. It was a decent story and told well.
My problem with it is that this was advertised more as a comedy and there were far too many sad emotions for this to be a comedy in my eyes. Yes, I laughed, but laughter does not a comedy make. I read books labeled as funny to get away from those sad emotions and this one included many sad parts. I honestly hate that. I know many people like that as it’s more relatable or something but I can’t stand it.
So as a comedy this is a flop. If I’d gone in with different expectations I think I would have enjoyed it more. Regardless, it’s not a bad book and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fictional cult story, a story about finding yourself or a story about repairing a broken family.
3.5⭐️