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A review by juliehau
The Faces by Tove Ditlevsen
dark
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Tove Ditlevsen's writing really made it feel like i was going insane along with Lise Mundus. I don't think I'll recover from this book any time soon.
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
Minor: Forced institutionalization