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jess2obsess's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Toxic friendship, Car accident, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Stalking
Moderate: Child abuse, Murder, Death of parent, Mental illness, Violence, Death, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use
matt4hire's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Not a bad Tremblay book, but definitely not my favorite. The potentially supernatural angle feels a little sparser than in others of his I’ve read, and there are a few too many open doors to rationalize. Still, the characters were well-written and the plot moved nicely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Murder, and Toxic friendship
sylvestra's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Kidnapping, and Child abuse
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