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gnatie's review against another edition
4.0
This is really well written! I loved all of the different POVs and how the story covers multiple different time periods. I especially liked getting the background for the main cast of characters, it really shows how you can’t tell what someone’s been through based on where they are now or how they act. It’s really interesting to see how all of the different lives intertwine and unfold.
The beginning and the last 100 pages or so are very interesting but the majority of the middle is pretty bland. It’s like regular life with a few minor differences, there’s no big conflict other than the singular anxiety of other people catching on to their secrets. But other than that, it’s just regular life. While it’s all well written and I didn’t even notice how bland the story was in the middle (but then I described it to someone else and realized that there’s not much going on right now), it’s still mostly kinda boring. It’s a slow paced book for most of it. And then the ending makes you not want to put the book down for the last 100 pages. So if you’re okay with a bit of regular life thrown in, it’s a really good book!
The beginning and the last 100 pages or so are very interesting but the majority of the middle is pretty bland. It’s like regular life with a few minor differences, there’s no big conflict other than the singular anxiety of other people catching on to their secrets. But other than that, it’s just regular life. While it’s all well written and I didn’t even notice how bland the story was in the middle (but then I described it to someone else and realized that there’s not much going on right now), it’s still mostly kinda boring. It’s a slow paced book for most of it. And then the ending makes you not want to put the book down for the last 100 pages. So if you’re okay with a bit of regular life thrown in, it’s a really good book!
ceraunomancy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Death, Grief, and Murder
jazziemango's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
brettwhisler's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-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? Yes
4.0
lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the mythical parts of this book as well as the religious history!
brittrivera's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
soreadssonya's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Kinda dark but interesting story! Loved seeing the cultural similarities and learning about nyc in the turn of the 20th century
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Self harm
glowbunny's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
emiek11's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5