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.

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