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borrett's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
owlnation99's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
marialise's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lorithereadingfairy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
robinbrune's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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
4.25
ddeenik's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
skillyillian's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I thought it was pretty good and I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook! I got the second one bc I liked the main character very much, although I feel like the whole book has kind of a low-key vibe. The mystery feels more like there's secrets behind sheer curtains, rather than locked doors, if that makes sense. Even the urgent parts didn't feel wildly urgent, although kingfisher has an absolutely excellent way of describing things that gave me the heebie-jeebies a few times. Even if it didn't get my heart pounding, I still got the "eugh that's so gross I love it" and that for me was one of the best parts. It's very visceral and I think that makes up for the pacing. A good book if you like something slow and spooky that creeps up on you as you read, instead of jump scaring you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Violence, Animal death, Body horror, Alcohol, Medical content, Murder, and Death
Minor: War