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mftaylor's review
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
3.25
A fictional story about the Donner party that set forth towards California in the mid 1800's, with a supernatural element thrown in the mix. The real story is sad enough but Alma Katsu throws in so much more. It's pretty depressing.
The writing is great but it is a very slow burn. The main characters are well developed but there's so much meanness and sadness throughout. I can see it being a trigger for many.
This was a good read but not great for me. Maybe it was too slow and too depressing? I did like the supernatural element though. Worth a read.
The writing is great but it is a very slow burn. The main characters are well developed but there's so much meanness and sadness throughout. I can see it being a trigger for many.
This was a good read but not great for me. Maybe it was too slow and too depressing? I did like the supernatural element though. Worth a read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Cannibalism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Homophobia, Murder, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
ripxw's review
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Child death, Death, Gore, Murder, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual violence
Minor: Domestic abuse
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