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dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Trigger warnings: Kidnapping, sexual abuse/assault, terrorism.
I don't quite know why, but I had a really hard time connecting with the characters in this book. The storyline was strong, but I found myself not being able to root for anyone and not particularly caring how things turned out for them. Maybe it was just that I wasn't in the mood for this type of book at the time, I'm not sure. But at any rate, I found myself disappointed overall. Definitely not the worst thing I've read recently, but it wasn't particularly memorable especially where the characters were concerned.
I don't quite know why, but I had a really hard time connecting with the characters in this book. The storyline was strong, but I found myself not being able to root for anyone and not particularly caring how things turned out for them. Maybe it was just that I wasn't in the mood for this type of book at the time, I'm not sure. But at any rate, I found myself disappointed overall. Definitely not the worst thing I've read recently, but it wasn't particularly memorable especially where the characters were concerned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Murder, Pedophilia, Confinement, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Death
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, Gun violence, Gore, Sexual violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Violence, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Cancer, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Chronic illness and Racism
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