Reviews

The Axeman's Carnival by Catherine Chidgey

what_em_reads's review

dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

saritachr's review

dark emotional reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

elderflowercordial's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

reading_for_the_dopamine's review

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

kyra_c_c's review

5.0

Amazing book, loved every second. Fresh and original, not a wasted word.

msliz's review against another edition

dark funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

salisbury_hare's review

5.0

It's only January but this might be one of my favourites of 2024 already. Amazing

lil_grifta360's review

5.0

A book that has made me want to read more NZ fiction. Chidgey was so clever with their descriptions and dialogue, especially from the point of view of a magpie. I was curious to see how she would do it and I can confidently say that she exceeded my expectations.

lena842's review

adventurous dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

jflo's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense

5.0