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ceraphimfalls's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
All of that aside, "The Lost Melody" is a fantastically atmospheric and well-moulded world with a bevy of characters to flesh it out. The gothic tones resound fully, making the story have proper weight. Our main character is lovable enough- she is the "light in the darkness", which got old when we were reminded of that for the tenth time in two chapters near the end of the book. But she is compassionate and kind and willing to learn and change. The mystery and the gaslighting are handled well and I was intrigued to the very end when, unfortunately, the unraveling of it all felt rushed. Finally, as someone who has worked in the mental health and music therapy fields, I was very happy with how the author handled various characterizations and the treatments discussed. It was an enjoyable readå for sure and I'd be happy to recommend it to fans of gothic fiction. Just be prepared for a rushed and a (not unwelcome) surprise ending.
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
cbear550's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness and Confinement
Moderate: Torture, Forced institutionalization, and Abandonment
Minor: Vomit, Child death, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
saliwali's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Dementia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Pregnancy, Violence, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Dysphoria, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Child death, and Gaslighting