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dandelions_and_violets's review
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
ronijo's review
3.0
It was a horrifying story of an asylum in the Victorian age. It was a difficult read, but a good story. Confirmation that music soothes the savage beast. Playlist added to music library.
samsbookreview's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
amy_reads_23's review
4.0
This was a gripping novel that shown light on the flawed psychiatric hospitals. The themes of hope and light vs fear and darkness added depth to the writing. I found the character growth of Vivienne beautiful.
debinva's review
dark
mysterious
tense
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? No
3.75
sohma4uesugi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
saliwali's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
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
shellbelle85's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
epilieaspiechick's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
It would've been a MUCH better story if they didn't have such strong religious overtones.