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dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is brilliantly unique; a fascinating literal interpretation of Winston Churchill and his "black dog". The way the dog manifests for Churchill and for Esther is markedly different and highlights how depression can hit so differently.
There's a dark humour running through the story (and I love that the Chartwell cat Jock has his part to play). Winston and Clementine's fictional counterparts are beautifully wrought. Esther's story entwines well with Winston's and I loved how they come together at the end.
This manages to face a difficult subject head on, but with an underlying thread of optimism. A really clever read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide