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My Absolute Darling
432 pages, 2018
In My Absolute Darling, Gabriel Tallent explores the theme of resilience through the main character, Turtle. Despite the harsh circumstances she faces, Turtle's strength and determination to survive are inspiring. This book encourages us to find our inner strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Tallent beautifully portrays nature as a sanctuary and a source of solace. Turtle often retreats into the natural world to escape her abusive home life. This book invites us to see the healing power of nature and encourages us to seek solace in our surroundings.
The book delves into the complex relationship between Turtle and her abusive father. It's a stark reminder that relationships can be complicated and not always black and white. This book encourages us to look deeper into our relationships and understand their complexities.
Turtle's journey to self-discovery and her struggle to define her identity outside of her relationship with her father is a key theme in My Absolute Darling. It's a reminder of the importance of self-identity and the courage it takes to define ourselves on our own terms.
Turtle's fight for freedom from her abusive father is a central plot in the book. It's a testament to the human spirit's desire for freedom and the lengths one can go to achieve it. This book encourages us to value our freedom and fight for it when necessary.
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The word 'masterpiece' has been cheapened by too many blurbs, but My Absolute Darling absolutely is one.
One of the most important books you'll pick up this decade.
There are books we like well enough to recommend, but there are very few to press into people's hands, saying, Read this. This is one of those: read this.