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zarelaeda's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Racism, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Cursing, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
rready's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Alcohol, and Sexual violence
maddamn's review
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Alcoholism, Murder, Sexism, Classism, War, Violence, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Death of parent, Alcohol, Death, Abandonment, Colonisation, Child abuse, and Car accident
ash_bees's review
- 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
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Gun violence, Violence, Confinement, Death, Hate crime, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Colonisation, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Suicide, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Sexism, Alcohol, and Fire/Fire injury
priceofsalt's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, War, Death of parent, and Addiction
Minor: Alcoholism and Self harm
yaoipaddle's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I never felt like I was interested in trying to solve the crime myself or guess much of the motive since it seemed like... well we already know what it'll be. The book has a clear message it wants to share with the reader and the crime is a vehicle for that message.
I would recommend this book for someone looking to read more books with indigenous characters and culture. It also has a nice female lead even though at times she is a lil bit "not like other girls". If you solely want it for mystery/crime then I wouldn't really recommend this one.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Abandonment, Grief, Murder, Racism, Sexual violence, Car accident, Death, Child abuse, Cursing, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Violence, Alcoholism, Addiction, Death of parent, Colonisation, Alcohol, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, and Sexism
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Kidnapping
Minor: Rape
jourdanicus's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
This book had potential. I felt that the characters were believable and the plot had potential but it wasn't developed enough; it unfolded too slowly and without enough tension building especially for what was supposed to be a murder mystery. I did like the setting and time period, I feel the 70s don't get enough attention in fiction. I liked Cash as a character and was rooting for her! I am looking forward to more in the series, hopefully the author's writing style continues to grow.
Edit: Oh yeah, and there was a bit about Cash having sort of...visions or dreams of what happened to the murder victim and his family. I desperately wanted more of that! It was disappointing that it was only a small piece of the story, and like I said, more time was spent on descriptions of housework and baths :(
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Murder, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Kidnapping, and Misogyny
Minor: Medical content and Sexual content
raineedayreader's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Murder and Racism
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, and Infidelity
avisreadsandreads's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Racism
Moderate: Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, Violence, Murder, and Racial slurs
Minor: Infidelity and Car accident
uranaishi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Racial slurs, Fire/Fire injury, Confinement, Racism, Violence, and Sexual content
Minor: Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Drug use