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zany25's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I’m not even 100% of my feelings on this book after finishing it. It was strange. I think I need more time to chew on it mentally. It’s very an almost unfocused rambling kind of sense to it but if you don’t mind that it is interesting.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Moderate: Animal death and Mental illness
boombaeyah's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I highly recommend this book if you like A24 films. The premise is gripping and this book is a quick read. It was intriguing however quite repetitive and ultimately the ending wasn’t very satisfying of a twist (in my opinion- please read it to develop your own). Overall an engaging read but just an okay ending.
Graphic: Suicide and Death
Moderate: Mental illness
gabigarcia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicide and Violence
frogknitting's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was considering giving this book a 4.5 because I felt the end dragged on wayyyy too long + the writing was a bit too "here's a revelation about the world and let's not dwell" , but I've been thinking about it for days now so it gets a 5 star. It's literally so well crafted and written and it's so creepy and tense. I don't usually like these sorts of books but maybe I'll read the rest of Iain Reid's work because I liked this one so much.
Graphic: Suicide and Gore
citlalialvrod's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Mental illness and Suicide
quabbityash's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide
karthnemesis's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
1.0
Graphic: Suicide
jennasucato's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I’ve heard several people say they don’t like this book, and I understand why they think that. But this book really worked for me. I found it to be clever and sufficiently unnerving/scary. The more I think about it, the more I enjoy it.
Graphic: Suicide and Mental illness
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Animal death
bl_6210's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Suicide and Murder
akapaldo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Suicide