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ravenpuff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
There wasn't a ton of character development but I understand why. Most of the characters feel empty, but I feel like they're supposed to given the plot development in the second half of the book.
The book did a good job of reflecting the time period, especially the racism, sexism, misogyny, and the really gross way Howard views "purity".
Graphic: Classism, Racism, Sexism, Misogyny, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Suicide
aparker89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
There is definitely a great atmosphere to this book. I had dreams specifically about the dread and mystery in this book while reading it. Overall, it's got a decent plot. Is Noemi's cousin insane? Is the house really haunted? Is there more to the story of High Place?
We get all the answers. I personally didn't like the answer to the great mystery but it isn't my book lol. I had two theories as to what it was straight away and one of them was relatively close to the author's chosen path. This is a medium paced book with a SLOW BURN! This book is primarily atmosphere with just a tiny bit of action. The action is ALL at the end. The main character is VERY shallow and not loveable at all but she does want to help her cousin and at least she has a relatable desire to help someone she loves.
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Chronic illness, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, Sexism, and Incest
Moderate: Child death, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Ableism, Incest, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Cannibalism, Death, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
plumdustsuns's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Cannibalism, Incest, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Kidnapping, Blood, Murder, Physical abuse, Gore, and Slavery
paperknotbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I kept having to put this down because the story stiffly shifts from one room, then another, then town, then something trippy happens. The plot was constantly interrupted with stories of past figures and happenings, which would have been something better discovered organically, or detail revealed to the reader through alternate chapters. So what I’m saying is that the book could use some more editing.
By the end, I think it was trying to draw parallels of the Grant Wood painting American Gothic,
The book was certainly unsettling, and full of ‘shrooms. I’m guessing with how often the word “putrefaction” came up, they would be particularly smelly ones!
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Sexual violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Blood, Gore, and Slavery
Minor: Incest
alice_clawford's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, and Violence
Moderate: Cannibalism, Racism, Child death, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Addiction
Minor: Suicide and Slavery
vaguely_pink'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Classism, Gaslighting, Murder, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Racism, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Cannibalism, Blood, Colonisation, Gore, Incest, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Body horror
Minor: Miscarriage, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, War, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Animal death, Vomit, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Infertility, Infidelity, Medical content, and Mental illness
thestarsaligned's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Murder, Slavery, Death, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Body horror, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Racism, Suicide, Xenophobia, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Violence, Child death, Drug use, Rape, Cannibalism, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, and Domestic abuse
hiddeninfantasy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Genocide, Death of parent, Gore, Slavery, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Cannibalism, Alcohol, Body horror, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Blood, Cursing, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Death, Incest, Torture, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Vomit
susannah_knox'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
4.25
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Racism, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Suicide, Sexual violence, Violence, Slavery, and Death
kcbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Cannibalism, Sexual harassment, and Child death
Moderate: Incest, Rape, Xenophobia, Violence, Racism, Suicide, Colonisation, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Miscarriage, Murder, Slavery, and Racial slurs
Incest