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picnicatthehangingtree's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.25
Beautifully written and atmospheric
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Blood, Gore, Grief, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, and Child abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Rape
cozylifewithabby's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I read this as part of my reading around the world challenge. It was just the right amount of mystery, supernatural, horror, and descriptions of 1900 Australia. Also, it's only 200 pages. Definitely worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Gaslighting, Suicide, and Sexism
Minor: Rape and Pregnancy
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