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sibertooth's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This came to me highly recommended, and I found it a disappointment. The killer's explanation of their motive and thought processes was believable and moving, but the crime itself was implausibly silly – even after it was explained.
Ellery himself is a fun character, and he occupies an entertaining milieu.And I'm amused by the fact that the story is technically a locked-room mystery, but without featuring a Carr-style impossible crime.
But in the balance, to me, it doesn't live up to the hype.
Ellery himself is a fun character, and he occupies an entertaining milieu.
But in the balance, to me, it doesn't live up to the hype.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexism and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape, Sexual content, Classism, Racism, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
chrisljm's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.25
One of those detectives that try to show off how smart they are. Dialogue rambles and gets convoluted.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Misogyny, Murder, Toxic relationship, Death, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Rape
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