Book review: Should you read Verity by Colleen Hoover?
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No spoilers, just a straightforward book review for curious readers.
Let’s cut to the chase: Should you read this book? Maybe.
This book is not for everyone.
It handles tough, uncomfortable, and sometimes gruesome topics. If you are a fan of Colleen Hoover, this novel may seem like it goes astray of her typical style.
Who should read this book?
Read this book if you’re looking for a book:
- that you will read quickly.
- that starts off with an alarming event and keeps the hits coming chapter after chapter.
- that leaves you wondering.
The characters in this book are mysterious. All of them. They have ample backstories, but not too much. You won’t fall in love with the characters. You may not have empathy for them or care about them. But you will want to know what happens to them.
I read this book in two days. It’s possible to read it in one sitting if you have a couple uninterrupted hours.
Ok, I said NO SPOILERS but I feel like I do need to add some trigger warnings. Keep reading to see what topics are covered in this book in case you are trying to avoid any specific situations.
If you do NOT WANT TO READ SPOILERS, STOP READING HERE!
Trigger warnings for this book include:
- sexual situations
- child abuse
- violence
- self-harm
- pregnancy-related issues
- death
In conclusion…
I enjoyed this book because it was unpredictable and exciting. Would I read it again? Probably not. Would I recommend it to a friend? It really depends on which friend. Should you read it? You be the judge.
