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challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I was so eager to read this new installment, but spent the majority of the booking forcing myself to trudge through. The last 15% of this book was great. The rest of it, though. The case was extremely complex. It was very difficult to keep track of who was who. This was exaggerated by the Twitter conversations and in game conversations under different names. Robin and Strike's relationship was extremely annoying despite the fact that I have previously loved them. I found myself wondering what point JK Rowling was trying to make about the underlying messages in the cartoon and not coming up with an answer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Racism, Murder, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Hate crime, and Sexism
abriggs07's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love this series but I also donate to the Trevor Project every time I read one of her books, as JK Rowling is transphobic. Lots of triggers and an interesting subject considering the author’s own experience with twitter.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Addiction, Murder, Hate crime, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Medical content, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, Rape, Homophobia, and Grief
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