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A review by lateromantic
The Monk by Matthew Lewis
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book genuinely shocked me twice - it went to places we barely go now. Impressive that it was written by a 19 year old! I loved that it wove poetry into the narrative, and the choices of how it spelled and capitalised words gave great insight into the author's mind and proclivities.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Rape, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Incest and Abandonment