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Animal by Lisa Taddeo
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really liked it
bookshelves: four-stars-2021
Read 2 times. Last read May 11, 2021 to May 15, 2021.

From what I've heard, this has been a pretty controversial one on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. Animal is difficult to sort into a single genre or sum up in a single sentence because it's completely unpredictable. The writing jumps around a lot, but I couldn't help think that it perfectly suited the story.

The synopsis immediately reminded me of the recently released Promising Young Woman movie with Carey Mulligan, but Animal proved to be a much darker and disturbing story. Joan's narration is consistently interesting throughout the entire book because you never really know how to feel about her. One page you'll relate to her and the next you'll be infuriated.

This book is not for the faint of heart and will really appeal to a certain group of readers. Animal has a very disturbing depiction of trauma and vengeance, and you'll need to read it at a slower pace to tackle the beast of a novel it is.
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Reading Progress

Finished Reading
May 11, 2021 – Started Reading
May 15, 2021 – Finished Reading
May 16, 2021 – Shelved
May 16, 2021 – Shelved as: four-stars-2021

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message 1: by Michael (new)

Michael David (on hiatus) Promising Young Woman is the best movie I've seen so far this year, so I'm intrigued. Great review, Max!


message 2: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn Walsh Great review,Max. Based on your description and liking the comparison to Promising Young Woman I am interested in reading this.


message 3: by Holly (new)

Holly  B (slower pace!) Not for me Max!, but wonderful review!


message 4: by M (new) - rated it 4 stars

M Michael wrote: "Promising Young Woman is the best movie I've seen so far this year, so I'm intrigued. Great review, Max!"

I loved it too! For a quiet year at the theatres, basically all of the Oscar-nominated movies I surprisingly ended up really enjoying.


message 5: by M (new) - rated it 4 stars

M Carolyn wrote: "Great review,Max. Based on your description and liking the comparison to Promising Young Woman I am interested in reading this."

I think it's going to be hit or miss for a lot of people, but I hope you end up giving it a try! Thanks Carolyn


message 6: by M (new) - rated it 4 stars

M Holly wrote: "Not for me Max!, but wonderful review!"

Definitely a book I'll have to consider before recommending - thanks Holly!


message 7: by Kay (new) - rated it 3 stars

Kay Great review Max! 😃


message 8: by M (new) - rated it 4 stars

M Kay wrote: "Great review Max! 😃"

Thank you Kay!


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