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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m in the middle of so many other books but I bought this in Japan and wanted to read it immediately. When I first read the blurb on the back of the book, my first thought was “this is gonna be gay” and when I opened the first page to the author’s intro where it said she’s an out lesbian in Japan, I thought “hell yeah it’s definitely gonna be gay.” Well it is pretty gay, although nothing super explicit or defined.
This book was short, fast-paced, and filled to the brim with violence. It wasn’t a particularly enjoyable read (the gratuitous violence was a bit much) but I found myself unable to stop reading because I was so curious about what would happen next.
I do think this story would do well as a movie; it’s almost written like a screenplay. The language isn’t particularly descriptive and the plot moves along with little to no filler. The ending was rushed and I still don’t really understand the plot twist. I liked the concept but wasn’t impressed with the execution.
This book was short, fast-paced, and filled to the brim with violence. It wasn’t a particularly enjoyable read (the gratuitous violence was a bit much) but I found myself unable to stop reading because I was so curious about what would happen next.
I do think this story would do well as a movie; it’s almost written like a screenplay. The language isn’t particularly descriptive and the plot moves along with little to no filler. The ending was rushed and I still don’t really understand the plot twist. I liked the concept but wasn’t impressed with the execution.
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Bloody and badass and gay!
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Absolutely incredible. Devoured in one sitting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Minor: Abandonment
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
tense
medium-paced
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Kill Bill x John Wick x Thelma and Louise (but there are probably better comparisons I could make if I knew more Japanese thrillers)
I read this book all in one go and I never, ever want to read it again.
I read this book all in one go and I never, ever want to read it again.
dark
fast-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced