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dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have to admit, I almost didn't make it through the first act because I found Emmeline (the main character) so unlikeable- but I'm so glad I stuck it out!
I've got some nitpicks about the writing flow and style- for example sometimes details of the story seem retroactively put in, and sometimes the characters said things that sort of broke immersion for me because the way they said it doesn't seem to fit in with the time- but I loved the actual story part of it, and as we got deeper into the mystery I found myself anxious to know how it would all end. The ending was sweet and I feel it wrapped up pretty nicely. Definitely a good October read.
I've got some nitpicks about the writing flow and style- for example sometimes details of the story seem retroactively put in, and sometimes the characters said things that sort of broke immersion for me because the way they said it doesn't seem to fit in with the time- but I loved the actual story part of it, and as we got deeper into the mystery I found myself anxious to know how it would all end. The ending was sweet and I feel it wrapped up pretty nicely. Definitely a good October read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Xenophobia, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Drug use, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Medical content, Alcohol, Colonisation, Classism
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an entertaining read for the most part. Some of the things that made the book less enjoyable for me included how often a fiancee headed to Bermuda is mentioned, the ending is ridiculous and saccharine , and there was not enough exploration of Faraday House- I want to actually be able to smell the house as I am reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Sexism, Terminal illness, Violence, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol