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wordnerd153's review against another edition
4.0
A dark tale about someone who buys secrets and what happens to the people who sell them. The author's use of descriptive language was exquisite and made me feel like I was suffering along with the main character. I thought the explanation at the end for the Book of Secrets didn't quite synch up with the rest of the story, but overall this was an engaging read that was different from anything else I'd read in awhile.
ameliacook13's review against another edition
3.0
Although interesting, I feel we never really got to know Joe. The change from first to third person was unusual but continued with the theme that this was a true story.
fionareads2much's review against another edition
1.0
Boring from the start. no way I could get into it.
lemoon's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
neonnikki's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first read for #ayearathon's March Bench Warmers read-a-thon. It was super intriguing and the writing style was really good. It sort of felt Victorian, with just enough hint of horror. Not super fast paced, but I had to know how this one ended, and that kept me turning the pages. The characters could have been a bit stronger, but overall I really enjoyed it.
hezann73's review against another edition
4.0
An odd, dark book but I really enjoyed reading it.
Ludlow runs away from an abusive home, only to find himself in the company of Joe Zabbidou - a Secret Pawnbroker. Joe invites troubled souls to his shop at the stroke of midnight. Once their, the townspeople confess their darkest secrets to Joe, while Ludlow records their transgressions word for word in the Black Book. Joe pays handsomely for the secrets, and he never shares them, so no harm is done. Or is it?
Ludlow runs away from an abusive home, only to find himself in the company of Joe Zabbidou - a Secret Pawnbroker. Joe invites troubled souls to his shop at the stroke of midnight. Once their, the townspeople confess their darkest secrets to Joe, while Ludlow records their transgressions word for word in the Black Book. Joe pays handsomely for the secrets, and he never shares them, so no harm is done. Or is it?
coolkid97's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so fun!!!! I really like the atmosphere. dark, but not too dark
fantasy_whore's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse