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littlelizzieborden's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Suicide, Bullying, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Violence, Self harm, Colonisation, Blood, Medical content, Pregnancy, War, Death of parent, and Homophobia
beccalou's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
A slow start, but a beautiful story of the love between friends. It was adventurous, emotional and inspiring. I had quite low hopes, but got more and more involved as the story went on.
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, War, Miscarriage, Infertility, Death, Pregnancy, Suicide, Blood, Murder, Rape, and Gun violence
alicea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
From the blurb, I was expecting a story of an unlikely female friendship that centered on a topic not often explored in fiction: entomology. And while that is most certainly the main theme of this book it is much more multifaceted than that.
Margery Benson at one time in her life was determined to find a gold beetle that had never been officially catalogued or "discovered". But years pass and her dream remains unfulfilled. When she finally works up the courage to make the trip to the other side of the world she advertises for an assistant which is where Enid Pretty enters the story. From the outset, it seems like this partnership is doomed to fail and that's before we realize there's terrible secrets on both sides. It's like the Odd Couple on steroids.
So really this is a mystery thriller and historical literary fiction all rolled into one. And the incredibly short chapters make you feel like you're barrelling right along with these dynamic ladies. I don't want to say any more because I'd like you to experience it as I did: a rollicking ride with unexpected twists and turns. Get ready!
Margery Benson at one time in her life was determined to find a gold beetle that had never been officially catalogued or "discovered". But years pass and her dream remains unfulfilled. When she finally works up the courage to make the trip to the other side of the world she advertises for an assistant which is where Enid Pretty enters the story. From the outset, it seems like this partnership is doomed to fail and that's before we realize there's terrible secrets on both sides. It's like the Odd Couple on steroids.
So really this is a mystery thriller and historical literary fiction all rolled into one. And the incredibly short chapters make you feel like you're barrelling right along with these dynamic ladies. I don't want to say any more because I'd like you to experience it as I did: a rollicking ride with unexpected twists and turns. Get ready!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Blood, Confinement, and Gore
Moderate: Suicide, Medical content, and Miscarriage
Minor: Animal death
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