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bella_cavicchi's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Oh, how disappointing! I love Peter Heller's books and think he's a gifted writer, but this was a misstep. Largely, I was bored: the characters didn't grab my attention, nor did the crime; the descriptions of the natural landscape (Heller's usual strength!) were bogged down in ranger vernacular.
The one chapter I adored was Ren's reflections on his adolescence. There was a story—and one I wish Heller gave more space to.
The one chapter I adored was Ren's reflections on his adolescence. There was a story—and one I wish Heller gave more space to.
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Medical content
Moderate: Death, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Terminal illness
Minor: Death of parent
atamano's review
dark
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
2.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Blood, Gun violence, Abandonment, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Medical content, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Terminal illness, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Misogyny, Murder, and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity, Confinement, Cursing, and Car accident
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