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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i went in thinking this was a thriller but it's definietly a mystery. i thought the mystery was just fine but i lovedddddd our main character. i also really liked learning all about botany and poisonous plants.
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
More plants, less creepy sexual obsession
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I don’t often give up on books but this was an uncomfortable read. I can only speak about the amount I read and the few reviews I read after to confirm whether I should give up or not.
Firstly I was looking for a cozy mystery. The main character is effectively a stalker. That’s not a spoiler as it becomes clear from the first few pages of the book. She uses her telescope to spy on people, filling twenty books with other people’s private details. From other reviews I know she does much worse things but I didn’t care to read that far.
The excuse seems to be that she’s neurodivergent. But in my view this is not what real neurodivergent people are actually like. It does more damage than help representation.
Finally, the “male gaze” vibes are strong, the blatant, almost disturbing objectification of a young neighbour woman and her lips was disturbing.
All three combined just gave me the ick and I don’t care to continue reading. Didn’t feel cozy at all. Don’t recommend.
Firstly I was looking for a cozy mystery. The main character is effectively a stalker. That’s not a spoiler as it becomes clear from the first few pages of the book. She uses her telescope to spy on people, filling twenty books with other people’s private details. From other reviews I know she does much worse things but I didn’t care to read that far.
The excuse seems to be that she’s neurodivergent. But in my view this is not what real neurodivergent people are actually like. It does more damage than help representation.
Finally, the “male gaze” vibes are strong, the blatant, almost disturbing objectification of a young neighbour woman and her lips was disturbing.
All three combined just gave me the ick and I don’t care to continue reading. Didn’t feel cozy at all. Don’t recommend.