"The Violence" by Delilah S. Dawson

 

The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson

Jennifer H-S             Adult Fiction            498 pp.

The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson is a very unique type of book. The story begins after COVID is over and a new pandemic takes hold causing people suffering from it to become violent and in some cases kill others. After an episode happens, the person afflicted has no memory of their violent behavior. The story follows three different women: a wealthy mother who came from an impoverished background, her daughter who is married to a man who abuses her, and her daughter who is 17 years old. The main story is about the abused wife, but as the story progresses, her mother and daughter have their own chapters. As time goes on, people learn how to contain the violent behavior of others.

Due to the extreme nature of the violence, this book is not for everyone.  There is a content warning from the author before the story begins.  I still thought the book was excellent despite the violence and would recommend it to those who can handle the story