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asmannas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
thatsmrsnyder's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I really hope she pulls this trilogy off, because the more I read the less enthusiastic I get. It's very cleverly plotted, an intricate chess game of a novel (and series so far), but with only two characters I care about in the slightest, and the entire story to date very obviously just a moving of pieces on the board, it's hard to keep going sometimes.
Also, I finally realized what bugs me about this style of writing--it is so incredibly unsubtle. Nothing is implied or left to the readers comprehension, everything is explicitly stated and all characters motivations feelings and political obligations spelled out when they do any action, so it feels like the author wants to make sure you know where the plot is at all times instead of making sure you're invested in WHO the plot is happening to.
I'm writing a longer review than usual because I really wanted to enjoy this series but I just don't think I am.
Also, I finally realized what bugs me about this style of writing--it is so incredibly unsubtle. Nothing is implied or left to the readers comprehension, everything is explicitly stated and all characters motivations feelings and political obligations spelled out when they do any action, so it feels like the author wants to make sure you know where the plot is at all times instead of making sure you're invested in WHO the plot is happening to.
I'm writing a longer review than usual because I really wanted to enjoy this series but I just don't think I am.
bookish_nick's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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? N/A
5.0
phaedraismyusername's review against another edition
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
maciejaszek's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
callahanb's review against another edition
emotional
tense
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? No
4.5
shorty_320's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
baariahq's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
nikolinebjer's review against another edition
dark
tense
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
4.0
penny_n's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75