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tchien's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-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? No
3.75
Best parts: The narrator. She really gave each character distinction and personality without being over-dramatized or over-acted. The exposure this story gives to domestic violence survivors and victims. It was dark but so real and those unafflicted need to see just how bad an abuser can be.
Worst part: The lame supernatural element at the end. Talk about a cheesy and unnecessary deus ex machina! It would have been a more satisfying ending if either of the female protagonists had been the victor or that the villain had been caught. Lame! Because of this, I knocked down what would have been 4 rating to 3.75.
Worst part: The lame supernatural element at the end. Talk about a cheesy and unnecessary deus ex machina! It would have been a more satisfying ending if either of the female protagonists had been the victor or that the villain had been caught. Lame! Because of this, I knocked down what would have been 4 rating to 3.75.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Violence, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent and Miscarriage
Minor: Bullying and Stalking
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