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robertwhelan's review
1.0
Didn't enjoy this at all. Unbelievable premise, unbelievable character motivations. The whole book was annoying to read.
The one good thing I have to say about this book is that at least it was short.
The one good thing I have to say about this book is that at least it was short.
kaceyjoy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I have complicated feelings about this book because it's uncomfortable, but it is entertaining and I can listen to Tom Hiddleston read anything. Helped by the fact that I saw the movie first.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Classism
Minor: Incest
sverocchia's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thinkspink's review
4.0
My favourite Ballard so far, chilling and plausible in places, with some memorable characters.
deertick's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jrlagace's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0