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A review by sarah984
The Survival of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Built nicely on the premise of the first novella while moving in a new direction. Unfortunately the middle section (about Molly in the psych ward) felt like a lot of wasted space in a story so short.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism, Confinement, Drug use, and Death of parent