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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
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Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Very slow burn but I really enjoyed the audiobook! Natalie Naudus is amazing!
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a delicious slow burn. It had so many elements I adore—set in Canada, historical fiction, strong “good for her” vibes, and great LGBTQ+ representation. I went in with high hopes, and I’m happy to say they were definitely met!
Written in epistolary format—something I always appreciate—we get to delve into the main character's experience as she moves to a new town to become a school teacher. While there are some horror elements, it is definitely more literary fiction leaning heavily into female rage. I could relate to a lot of what Gish explored through Ada.
Gish’s writing was also so perfect for this. There was an eerie understated element to it, and it suited the setting perfectly. It’s such a great sign when someone’s debut is this well done. I’m excited to see what else Gish has in store for us.
Written in epistolary format—something I always appreciate—we get to delve into the main character's experience as she moves to a new town to become a school teacher. While there are some horror elements, it is definitely more literary fiction leaning heavily into female rage. I could relate to a lot of what Gish explored through Ada.
Gish’s writing was also so perfect for this. There was an eerie understated element to it, and it suited the setting perfectly. It’s such a great sign when someone’s debut is this well done. I’m excited to see what else Gish has in store for us.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
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Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this is such a haunting story. i will be honest, i don't necessarily think that this is a 5.0 book out of craft, but i read this at such a critical moment in my life where i feel like i related to every aspect of this book. it reads pretty fast thanks to the diary-style of the book. genuinely made me really anxious at some parts. that being said i can definitely see how some parts can be too much or feel over the top
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes