Scan barcode
A review by culpeppper
Chlorine by Jade Song
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Overall, I really loved this book. I listened to the book, and the two readers they chose for Ren and Cathy's chapters suited the story really well. The story was hard to listen to, at times, with this looming threat of others preying on Ren's psyche that became reality. But I was hooked. Though Ren was definitely a sharp and guarded character, her narration of her life made me ache for her, making the ending of the story so cathartic. The main criticism I have was the pacing felt off at some points, and while it never dragged there were some drawn out parts. But, mostly, I really liked Chlorine.
Edit: bumping this up to 5 stars, it's been weeks and I can't stop thinking about this book.......
Edit: bumping this up to 5 stars, it's been weeks and I can't stop thinking about this book.......
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Violence and Vomit