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A review by poisoned_icecream
The Carnivorous Plant by Andrea Mayo
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Andrea Mayo is the heteronym of author Flavia Company. This is a heartbreaking example of how ending up in an abusive relationship can happen to anyone. At times there are vignettes that focus on different abusive situations, such as an employee at a store being berated by a customer, and a child who's neglected by his parents. Laura McGloughlin's translation is incredible, 10/10. I'm glad I read this book despite the upsetting content. Readers who like Carmen Maria Machado's In the Dream House may appreciate this as well.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, and Domestic abuse