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karenschlesser's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide, Death of parent, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic friendship
skane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Minor: Suicide
nikki6489's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic, Child death, Murder, and Suicide
vmcdade's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Suicide
mila_nights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
"I had such high hopes for this book! The concept was great, the setting was unique, but the execution was unsatisfying"
Review
The pacing of the book was a major issue, I struggled to stay committed to it. The narrative drags on for much of the story, struggling to maintain a consistent level of tension. Instead of building suspense, the plot continuously meanders, which left me often feeling impatient whilst waiting for something substantial to happen. Due to the lack of momentum, it made it difficult to stay engaged and invested in the characters.
Speaking of characters, their development felt quite uninspired. Despite the major potential for intricate psychological exploration, the characters felt artificial, and their interactions felt forced, which made it challenging to connect with their experiences. As a result, the emotional investment to the characters and interest in their fate was diminished.
The narrative structure, which alternates between past and present, contributes to the disjointed feeling of the book. While dual timelines can usually enhance suspense and interest, in '56 Days', it only added to the confusion and hindered the flow of the plot.
Furthermore, the major plot twist was disappointing. Rather than surprising revelations that adds depth to the story, the twist was absurd, requiring a suspension of disbelief that strained credibility.
In conclusion, for me it failed to live up to its potential as a psychological thriller. The slow pacing, underdeveloped characters, and implausible plot twist make for a frustrating and unsatisfying reading experience. While there may be moments of intrigue, they are unfortunately overshadowed by the book's overall execution.
Moderate: Child death, Murder, Violence, Bullying, Stalking, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Suicide and Pandemic/Epidemic
amris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Blood, Child death, Confinement, and Violence
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic, Terminal illness, Suicide, and Grief
vj_thompson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic, Death, Bullying, Murder, and Child death
Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
jenheitland's review
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Murder, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
jj_tj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Child death and Suicide
chloerebecca974's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Murder, and Suicide