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ciarrareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What a ride. I have no idea how to describe this book. A lot of the times when people say "go in knowing nothing," I brush that off because I always at least read the back cover/description. But honestly, nothing will prepare you for this.
It's creepy, it's surprising, it's.... I don't want to say confusing?! Is confounding the right word?!
You're not going to know what's happening for like 75% of this book, but the ride is so much fun.
Absolutely read this. And I will be reading more of Catriona Ward very soon.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Murder, Alcoholism, Death, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Body horror, Child death, and Injury/Injury detail
fencernick's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Kidnapping, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
lolaslalaland's review against another edition
5.0
Pros:
✅ I was on the edge of my sea to the very end
✅ twists I never expected
✅ every character was unique and individual
✅ all moments and details are important and come together
✅ truly terrifying and disturbing
✅a masterwork of perspectives
Cons:
❌ a bit of a slow and confusing beginning, I almost DNFed it but I am so glad I didn't!
I feel like I cannot say much more about this book without revealing key details because it is just such a ride that cannot be spoiled. Highly highly recommend to all readers!
Graphic: Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child death, Death of parent, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism, Kidnapping, Self harm, Alcohol, and Murder
ffj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Body horror
kcelena's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Torture, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Dysphoria, Fatphobia, Murder, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Gore, and Mental illness
chupacobbruh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Alcoholism
Minor: Body horror
sophiefreeman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Animal cruelty
aardwyrm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Classism, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Murder, Self harm, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Ableism, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Animal death, Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
kshertz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Toxic relationship, Child death, Violence, Torture, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Death, Child abuse, and Kidnapping
kate_m's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide, Murder, Grief, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Death