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2.72 AVERAGE


I like Khaw's prose. I always learn so many new words from her unique writing style.

These characters are so unlikeable, I was kinda rooting for the ghost.
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
dark sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
dark emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
dark emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The premise was there but this should’ve been longer. It didn’t really feel scary because I don’t think there was enough suspense. Cool concept.
dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This could have been good, but the overwrought writing and irredeemably shallow characters were too much to overcome. I did appreciate the immersion in Japanese culture, though. 
challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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2.0
dark tense fast-paced
dark fast-paced