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andrewgeha's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
However, I felt Jones's strengths as a history writer didn't wholely translate over to writing a flushed out fictional story. Aside from Loveday and Romford, the rest of the cast felt one-dimensional and shallow.
The pacing of the book was clunky at times, and the story didn't feel consistent. Sometimes I was drawn in, other times I felt disinterested.
With that said, I will definitely be reading the rest of the trilogy to see how the story progresses. Hopefully Jones will continue to play to his strengths and refine his weaknesses after stepping into the fictional world.
Graphic: War and Violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Rape
laurajeangrace's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: War, Death, Violence, Animal death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Vomit
lovetlr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Gore, War, Violence, and Drug abuse
nyhofs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Murder, Blood, Death, Excrement, Gore, Violence, War, and Cursing
Moderate: Physical abuse, Drug abuse, Misogyny, and Drug use
Minor: Suicide attempt, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
mickey79's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, War, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gore, and Blood
shadowykittenwizard's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: War, Cursing, Death, and Violence
Minor: Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Addiction, Drug use, and Injury/Injury detail
msamadms's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The moment I opened the page I couldn't stop reading. I love the historical detail and the wonderful bound of Dogs. I especially liked the foul mouth Northampton. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
Graphic: War, Physical abuse, Death, Mental illness, Torture, Bullying, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Blood, and Murder
naomi_k's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, War, Xenophobia, Misogyny, Murder, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Dysphoria, Gore, Animal death, and Cursing
Moderate: Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Mental illness, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, and Child abuse
Minor: Excrement, Vomit, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, and Torture
sph_23's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Moderate: War and Violence
bluejay21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Gore, Violence, War, Blood, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Animal death, Sexual violence, and Child abuse