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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
Liked that the ending caught me off guard, but I had a feeling it would which is the only reason I pushed myself to finish. For the most part, I was not captivated by the plot, the premise, or the characters. In other words, the ending was decent, and I enjoyed the nod to the author's previous novel, but I wish the whole journey had been more intriguing.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Some bits reminded me of The Secret History, which is still one of the best books I’ve ever read. Nice setup by the author, the main character is surrounded by potential psychopaths so you don’t know who the real one is until the end and it was surprising. I think it’s similarity to a few other books I’ve read kept me from enjoying it more. I liked the way the narrator said the author’s name.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Infidelity, Pedophilia
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
🤷 It was dark academia-light. Definitely some better takes out there, but it was short and fast and held my attention. A decent in-betweener kind of book.
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was a rough one for me. I loved The Silent Patient, but since then I have not been able to get through another book by this author. Although, I did finish this one.
All of the arrogant professors and teaching staff in this novel reminded me that I am ecstatic to not be in that world. Gross.
I didn't care for any of the characters, and the story was weird and boring.
All of the arrogant professors and teaching staff in this novel reminded me that I am ecstatic to not be in that world. Gross.
I didn't care for any of the characters, and the story was weird and boring.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes