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A review by atomiic_sunshine
Beyond the Pale Motel by Francesca Lia Block
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Compared to her other works, this one starts slow. It lacks the magical realism that usually accompanies Block’s writing, but there is still something captivating about the characters she creates.
It’s such a shocking story in the end, but the life of Catt is so grotesquely relatable that you can’t help but feel sad. I did tear up in the end.
Almost a murder mystery and so very compelling.
It’s such a shocking story in the end, but the life of Catt is so grotesquely relatable that you can’t help but feel sad. I did tear up in the end.
Almost a murder mystery and so very compelling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual violence, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Drug use, Eating disorder, Violence, Vomit, and Stalking