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A review by pucksandpaperbacks
Chlorine by Jade Song
dark
emotional
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
CW: Depictions and descriptions of self harm & body horror, racism, emotional, physical, and verbal abuse, sexual assault, medical content, toxic relationship w/ adult, inappropriate relations with an adult; concussion; mention & depictions of an eating disorder; suicidal thoughts.
I received the audiobook from Libro.fm for review. All opinions are my own.
Chlorine is not a tame book whatsoever. If you've been in the swimming world especially as a student athlete, you'll relate to Ren's story of the pressure that comes with wanting to be the best and when the adults around you are the abusers. I enjoyed the writing, storytelling, and especially the dual POV of Cathy and Ren.
Catherine Ho does a fantastic job with Ren's voice and adding the horror elements when necessary.
I received the audiobook from Libro.fm for review. All opinions are my own.
Chlorine is not a tame book whatsoever. If you've been in the swimming world especially as a student athlete, you'll relate to Ren's story of the pressure that comes with wanting to be the best and when the adults around you are the abusers. I enjoyed the writing, storytelling, and especially the dual POV of Cathy and Ren.
Catherine Ho does a fantastic job with Ren's voice and adding the horror elements when necessary.
Graphic: Body horror, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content