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mgcalder's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
A gripping book that twists and turns until the very end
Graphic: Alcohol, Murder, Physical abuse, Violence, and Torture
Moderate: Blood, Sexual content, and Suicide
bookivore's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.5
A prestigious music school housed in an older building makes for a wonderful setting for this book. And the string of mysterious murders certainly has a classic movie feel.
I didn't connect with this book as well as I have with others I've read by the author, though. Maybe it was from the pacing. The murders are shown in full vibrant violence, but the interspersing passages are perhaps a little too life-as-normal. For me, the contrast was so stark I had difficulty handling the violent parts (especially one murder in particular). Or maybe it's because a lot of the horror I read has some paranormal aspect and can therefore be more easily shelved in my mind as fiction that couldn't actually happen.
It's a good read, overall. I was never quite sure who was responsible until the reveal. If you don't mind some graphic violence in your horror/mystery reads, it's worth picking up.
I didn't connect with this book as well as I have with others I've read by the author, though. Maybe it was from the pacing. The murders are shown in full vibrant violence, but the interspersing passages are perhaps a little too life-as-normal. For me, the contrast was so stark I had difficulty handling the violent parts (especially one murder in particular). Or maybe it's because a lot of the horror I read has some paranormal aspect and can therefore be more easily shelved in my mind as fiction that couldn't actually happen.
It's a good read, overall. I was never quite sure who was responsible until the reveal. If you don't mind some graphic violence in your horror/mystery reads, it's worth picking up.
Graphic: Violence and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content
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