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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Lots of excellent qualities (namely an evocative historical setting and a great villain), but felt too long and, at times, repetitive.
dark
emotional
sad
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:
No
I was somewhat disappointed by this book. It was all a bit melodramatic and then the end put a different slant on things. However, the very modern take on the story just didn't ring true and although I should have been horrified and felt anger at the womens' treatment I felt nothing because I didn't feel I really knew anyone that well and it seemed like a bodice ripper gone wrong. The men were also portrayed really poorly. Everyone was so 2 dimensional!
It was very readable though and I shall definitely be looking around as I walk up the High Street in Edinburgh.
It was very readable though and I shall definitely be looking around as I walk up the High Street in Edinburgh.
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Death
Minor: Child abuse
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Hmmm…….
This book was suggested by book club and voted thriller/crime of the month…
I don’t think it was much a thriller, if anything it has more sex and scandals going on. Which isn’t an issue, but I didn’t expect it. It was like a Bridgeton vibe but not as good. It was good but probably wouldn’t read this book again..
This book was suggested by book club and voted thriller/crime of the month…
I don’t think it was much a thriller, if anything it has more sex and scandals going on. Which isn’t an issue, but I didn’t expect it. It was like a Bridgeton vibe but not as good. It was good but probably wouldn’t read this book again..
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
While I feel for the circumstances of the main female characters and how sucky their world was, I still didn't care for them or found that the story was written well etc. just not a great story stylistically
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Confinement, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Minor: Death of parent