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ela_h's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
ruthmartinartist's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
So so so amazing. Absolutely loved this !!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking, Pedophilia, Infertility, Eating disorder, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Murder, Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Body shaming
amandajayne65's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
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
3.75
renes_books's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cbhags's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
cogsofencouragement's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
dgrachel's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Regardless of the subtitle on the cover (A novel of food and murder), this is NOT a crime novel or mystery. It is a tedious work of contemporary literary fiction, which is a genre I rarely ever enjoy reading. I might be less harsh, if I didn't feel deliberately misled. This is a story of a journalist learning about herself, gaining confidence and personal power through experiences with food inspired by the female serial killer she interviews. I switched to audiobook after finding it impossible to force myself to pick up the print copy and I detested the audiobook narration on top of everything else. If it hadn't been a group read, I would have bailed. As it is, I'm kind of sorry I didn't.
kyljk's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
bea_pants's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
b_jackson98's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5