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kibiiiariii's review
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Dysphoria, Homophobia, Murder, Pedophilia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, Trafficking, Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Confinement, Death, Grief, and Outing
sofiadanielle's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I got this book on a whim, enjoying the cover and the book synopsis seemed promising. I will say, I enjoyed the book, but there are some hitches, hence my rating.
The language used seemed a bit confusing at first, trying to figure out what John is “seeing” versus what’s actually real life, but once you get a hang of this, you can navigate the story a bit easier.
Another qualm I have is that the plot “peak” The Butcher’s death scene, and surrounding scenes seemed rushed and maybe too quick. Though I suppose many scenes in the novel are written in similar fashion with how fast they go.
I also wish the ending was longer, but the final chapter was a quick and sweet ending. I loved both Black Jack and John, and the magical elements (whether only in John’s head or not) were a nice touch to the storyline. Excited to read more of Pattern’s work in the future :)
The language used seemed a bit confusing at first, trying to figure out what John is “seeing” versus what’s actually real life, but once you get a hang of this, you can navigate the story a bit easier.
Another qualm I have is that the plot “peak”
I also wish the ending was longer, but the final chapter was a quick and sweet ending. I loved both Black Jack and John, and the magical elements (whether only in John’s head or not) were a nice touch to the storyline. Excited to read more of Pattern’s work in the future :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, and Homophobia
Moderate: Vomit and Violence
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