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A review by badmom
Oxygen by Carol Cassella
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Enticing narrative, told in strikingly poetic language - the intricacies of medicine & anesthesia blend with the nuances of relationships alongside maddening details of the American health system to create an intriguing, worthwhile story.
Graphic: Child death, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Terminal illness, Abortion, Gaslighting, and Classism