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The Odyssey by Lara Williams
3.5
challenging dark funny mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

"Ingrid, he's a guest. He's not real. None of it is real."  - Lara Williams, The Odyssey, page 223

Precisely the kind of bizarre, perverse book it is so easy for me to fall in love with. I like to think this is what Captain Stubing does to keep his crew members compliant.