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amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Child abuse, Blood, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Classism, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
paronomaniac's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Overall, this is a decent psychological mystery but I found the first half of the book dragged. The second half really picked up but I’m still not sure if the payoff is worth a drawn-out beginning.
There is also the possibility that some tension or atmosphere was lost when the book was translated to English.
There is also the possibility that some tension or atmosphere was lost when the book was translated to English.
Moderate: Infertility, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Suicide and Murder
bohemianrhapsodyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
I JUST finished reading this book AND this book is literally THE BEST book I have ever read in my entire life. It is going to be nearly impossible to top this one, come equal to, or even come close to its excellence and perfection. Well done, @wednesdaysten (Instagram) and thank you for this honorable experience.
My favorite character was the main character Eleanor because she was the most compassionate, honest, and understanding. My least favorite character was Vivianne because I found her to be the villain in the story.
My favorite line in the story: “As though everything that happened here, everything we still don’t know, has seeped into the walls and taken hold like mold, growing and expanding over the many long, quiet years, clawing its bony fingers behind the wallpapers and under the floorboards. It doesn’t want to let go of us. It wants to squeeze the life from our very bodies.”
Reoccurring themes were death, murder, grief, loss of parents, loss of family, and sadness. I think that these themes signified a part of the human condition and what this family had to go through in this story.
The strongest elements of this book were the character and plot development, the twists that were totally unexpected, the descriptions of the setting, the conveying of feelings and personality, and the ending. Plus I love the cover and title, too!!
The only weak element is I wish it were longer :)
My favorite character was the main character Eleanor because she was the most compassionate, honest, and understanding. My least favorite character was Vivianne because I found her to be the villain in the story.
My favorite line in the story: “As though everything that happened here, everything we still don’t know, has seeped into the walls and taken hold like mold, growing and expanding over the many long, quiet years, clawing its bony fingers behind the wallpapers and under the floorboards. It doesn’t want to let go of us. It wants to squeeze the life from our very bodies.”
Reoccurring themes were death, murder, grief, loss of parents, loss of family, and sadness. I think that these themes signified a part of the human condition and what this family had to go through in this story.
The strongest elements of this book were the character and plot development, the twists that were totally unexpected, the descriptions of the setting, the conveying of feelings and personality, and the ending. Plus I love the cover and title, too!!
The only weak element is I wish it were longer :)
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Bullying, Cancer, Car accident, Child death, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Stalking, Suicide, and Vomit
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