Animal
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
336
Novel • Fiction
California • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
In Animal by Lisa Taddeo, a woman named Joan navigates a tumultuous journey of self-discovery and reckoning in Los Angeles as she confronts her past traumas and relationships. The narrative explores themes of power, desire, and survival.
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Lisa Taddeo's Animal has elicited mixed reviews. Many praise its raw, unflinching narrative and vivid character portrayals, spotlighting Taddeo's powerful prose and ability to depict trauma. However, some criticize it for being overly bleak and relentless, feeling that its intensity can be overwhelming. Overall, readers find it a captivating yet challenging exploration of female rage and resilience.
Readers who relish intense, unflinching explorations of female rage and trauma will be captivated by Lisa Taddeo’s Animal. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl or Ottessa Moshfegh’s My Year of Rest and Relaxation will appreciate its darkly compelling narrative and complex, flawed protagonist.
44,003 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Novel • Fiction
California • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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