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This Wretched Valley by Jenny Kiefer

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clowngawd's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This book has some nauseating descriptions . If you are sensitive to intense descriptions of rot, insects or infections you may want to sit this one out. While I appreciate this stories ambiguity, I wish certain ideas were explored further. Despite its flaws, this was a compelling story of poison earth. 
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beersbooksandbooos's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I have to say that I picked up the book because of the cover before even reading the synopsis. Once I read the synopsis I knew this was a book for me.  Dyatlov Pass has always fascinated me and all the lore that surrounds it.  I read some of the reviews as I read the book and I do agree with them saying they were getting The Ruins and As Above So Below vides.  I enjoyed most of the book, then it took a turn in the last quarter. That was when it lost me and I got a little bored that it didn't feel like picking it back up.  I felt a little cheated out of a better ending and it also felt a little rushed. This is Jenny Kiefer's debut novel and I can see her writing going up from here.  I will pick up her other books if/when she writes them. 
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