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challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I loved the format of the book. The fact that it played out as a news tory of an actual case was an interesting take on a mystery novel that I haven't seen before. It was a little confusing at first, realizing that we didn't start directly at chapter one but rather with interviews, but I got used to it and I did enjoy it! What makes this inly 3.75 stars for me though was the book seemed rushed. The ending to me, whole I didn't expect it, it felt a little cliché and rushed to scramble together an ending. It was pretty clear the boys would be innocent, but I felt like they could've found out a little bit differently. I just felt like the ending could've been different and not rushed. . My other gripe would be the fact thst because of those interviews, while I liked them, we didn't really see the real plot takefold until halfway through the novel. It felt dragged out and while it brought depth to characters and the stories, I just wished it didn't rake so long to come to the real plot. But, overall it is a good book and I did enjoy it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, and Gun violence
Minor: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
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