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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This country is filled with more people who are intention destroying and burning books than with those who want to read them. These are bad times and I often think that there are worse times to come.
Just as crazy a book on a reread!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Police brutality
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was so happy to find this book and the rest of the series after reading the first some time ago and I had very high expectations. I was not disappointed, this novel, like the first, is amazing, the writing beautiful, the story captivating, emotionally tearing, it's amazing. I know this would not be everyone's cup of tea, certainly not something most people would just read on the beach, but if you are a great fan of literature, if you love books, this series is for you.
I didn't like this as much as Shadow of the Wind. The thriller part of the book was a bit harder to follow, and overall much darker and creepier. Very dark and creepy. Still worth reading, but perhaps not right before bed.
This book sidetracked me from pretty much my whole life for a few days. It was, like Shadow of the Wind, a bit slow to begin, but once it picked up, I couldn't stop reading it or thinking about it. Mysterious, creepy, interesting, suspenseful. Not quite as literary as Shadow of the Wind, but still thrilling. Then came the last 30 pages. What happened? I have no idea. I gave the book 4 stars because it was downright entertaining and wonderfully atmospheric, but that ending... huh?
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No