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trixster33's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
0.5
This book is not the audience for me. While I would want to try something else from the author, I found the characters to unlikable to find anyone to latch on to in the tense turning plod of the plot. I feel the mystery is interesting in concept, but feels like it should be character driven versus a plot b of the story. The writing is fun, and I did the audiobook version enjoyed the narrator.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Classism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Chronic illness
kerryamchugh's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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
3.0
When her twin sister Zelda is presumed dead in a barn fire, Ava tries to piece together clues about what happened in the months and years leading up to her sister's death--if she's even really dead to begin with. A pretty dismal depiction of alcoholism and dementia, caring for an ill parent, and loss of self, though not entirely without a glimmer of hope in there about being found again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Dementia, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug abuse, and Drug use
jgazinsmith's review
dark
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Suicide, and Fatphobia
Minor: Homophobia
eenicem's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Dementia, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Terminal illness, Eating disorder, and Abandonment
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