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cnlarge's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Child abuse, Murder, Bullying, Animal cruelty, Cursing, Racism, Animal death, Racial slurs, and Death of parent
alisonvh's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’m going to have to sit with this book for a while before deciding how I feel about it. Overall I think I liked it. It’s very well written, and I found myself sucked into the mystery. But it’s also intense, so I need to follow it up with something light.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Infidelity, Alcohol, Death, Abandonment, Bullying, Murder, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death
kimveach's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thought this was outstanding. The narration was excellent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cultural appropriation, Death, Grief, Alcohol, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, and Racism
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