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mrlsdevos's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, and War
Minor: Cancer and Animal death
daniellekat's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
While the focus on Venezuela’s political unrest was an interesting history that I am not familiar with, this book was just too slow paced. The main character was boring and unlikeable. The narrative alternated between past & present in weird halting and confusing jumps. The writing was overly metaphorical and came across as trying too hard. I think the actual story had potential but this missed the mark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Violence, Gun violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Murder, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Confinement
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Excrement, Vomit, Rape, and Pregnancy
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