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4.56 AVERAGE
4.56 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
really really strong book discussing a horrible hidden truth in US history. the horror elements that the author weaves into the story are fantastic; it drew me in and keep me turning the pages. I really enjoyed the authors writing style and thoroughly enjoyed my reading experience.
the pitfall of this book is its length. there were often moments that felt drawn out. I was especially disappointed to see that despite the length, certain character plot lines were never concluded, especially ms hamilton’s.
(as a side note: this book also reminded me a lot of nickel boys. having seen the movie only recently it was difficult for me to separate the two. however, this is a personal problem, as the stories are very different despite both taking place in a school for boys.)
the pitfall of this book is its length. there were often moments that felt drawn out. I was especially disappointed to see that despite the length, certain character plot lines were never concluded, especially ms hamilton’s.
(as a side note: this book also reminded me a lot of nickel boys. having seen the movie only recently it was difficult for me to separate the two. however, this is a personal problem, as the stories are very different despite both taking place in a school for boys.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, Violence
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was my first real horror read. Absolutely harrowing, but very well written. Total page turner. The Blue reveal had me shook. The Chicago ending felt a bit simple compared to the lead-up, but I appreciate the author wanted to finish on a lighter note.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated