A neglected girl and an older man form a bond that the novel presents as complicated and controversial
What it is about
Wavy grows up in a family of drug dealers in the Midwest, looking after her little brother. Her relationship with Kellen, a much older man, is the center of the novel. The book is divisive and uncomfortable, and readers disagree about its portrayal of the relationship.
Who will enjoy it
Mature readers who can handle difficult subject matter.
What you will get
A very divisive book. It involves a relationship between a child and an adult, so read with care.
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Literary Fiction · Neglect · Controversial love · Midwest
Length
320 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Wavy Quinn and Kellen Mendel.
Setting
A small Midwestern town, over many years.
What makes it different
A story that deliberately challenges and unsettles readers.
Feel
Dark, tender and troubling.
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