meganla's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A strange, yet beautiful story of the trials of friendship. Dark at times, and mysterious. I had hoped for a little bit more but the romantic relationships and ending pulled most of the story nicely together.
amsswim's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I adored this read. Read it! Very similar feel to The Secret History. There a many major differences, but I feel if you like one you'll like the other.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, Murder, Addiction, Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
maddieemp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
ebb_and_flow's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ann_1730's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
At first I didn't like it too much but as it progressed I loved it. I was almost crying at the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug use, Murder, and Alcohol
periwinkle000's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
denlia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
joe_march's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
babybel's review against another edition
4.0
the last 70 pages and the macbeth scene earned this an extra star. tbh i hate shakespeare and i feel stupid when i read it and can’t understand it. so reading this book felt like watching someone tell me i’m an idiot for 400 pages. however, the dramatics of it all were fabulous. i may not understand shakespeare but i can understand the play like dynamic the book followed and the linking of these characters to those of shakespeare. was it as good as the secret history? absolutely not. was it fleshed out with perfect timing? also no but i feel like part of that was due to the constraints of it being written like a play. which, did i mention, i also hate plays. i think if i liked plays and shakespeare this would be a 6 star read.
bemoregarnet's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0