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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
How do you feel about a protagonist that is a villain?
I truly do not want to give too much away about this book because I really enjoyed it, but Glass Houses is a great example of a truly morally grey protagonist. Kristen is one of my favourite leading characters that I’ve met so far this year. From her intriguing childhood to mysterious romantic partners to Dexter-esque pastimes, she really kept me on edge from beginning to end. What also kept me intrigued about this book was the dystopian setting which was never truly explained as to how and why, but seemed so eerily realistic at the same time. I did not see some parts of this novel coming at all which I truly enjoy. Some of these characters really had me fooled. I think the easily wrapped up ending is my only criticism but for me, this was such a fun and quick read that also had me questioning many things about our future and where we are going with technology today.
I truly do not want to give too much away about this book because I really enjoyed it, but Glass Houses is a great example of a truly morally grey protagonist. Kristen is one of my favourite leading characters that I’ve met so far this year. From her intriguing childhood to mysterious romantic partners to Dexter-esque pastimes, she really kept me on edge from beginning to end. What also kept me intrigued about this book was the dystopian setting which was never truly explained as to how and why, but seemed so eerily realistic at the same time. I did not see some parts of this novel coming at all which I truly enjoy. Some of these characters really had me fooled. I think the easily wrapped up ending is my only criticism but for me, this was such a fun and quick read that also had me questioning many things about our future and where we are going with technology today.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“The enemy knows the system.”
Scary we are not too far from this future.
Scary we are not too far from this future.
dark
tense
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book threw me for a loop. A mix of lost, scream, and You vibes. I couldn’t put this book down.
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun twist - spoiler
Likeable sociopath or psychopath with good reasons
Likeable sociopath or psychopath with good reasons
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced