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stories's review
challenging
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
3.5
Fascinating. Sold as a “modernised response to Lord of the Flies”, and certainly there are nods to it. But trap the teens (plus baby) in a shopping centre, rather than a desert island. (And thus add a bizarre magical gimmick to make it plausible).
Very readable, and it would be interesting to compare more directly to LotF, particularly in regards to characters and pacing.
Somewhat gimmicky “like” and consumerism moments, and an irritatingly “literary” ending when contrasted against some of the more heavy handed moments elsewhere, but an interesting take
Very readable, and it would be interesting to compare more directly to LotF, particularly in regards to characters and pacing.
Somewhat gimmicky “like” and consumerism moments, and an irritatingly “literary” ending when contrasted against some of the more heavy handed moments elsewhere, but an interesting take
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Pandemic/Epidemic, Car accident, Vomit, Ableism, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, and Homophobia
babyleo's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Alcohol, Pandemic/Epidemic, Suicide, Vomit, and Panic attacks/disorders
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