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killianmgov's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.25
I’ll probably put more later but this was a super interesting read, and it for sure got you asking questions about what makes one’s self, but tbh I could just be a lil too dumb for it because I felt very lost at points where I could tell I was having things explained/should have been more clear
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i was really engaged the entire time while reading this book, but i'll be honest,,, i also really was confused during it,,,,, even when it was clear that some things were being explained for me. i'm happy to read books that do not have everything explained to you--whether that be in the conclusion of the story or throughout, severance by ling ma being an example of this and one of my all time faves--but either i was not quite smart enough for this book (LOL, but seriously) or it's just a personal thing for the stylistic choices in storytelling and narration.
i will say,,, the other thing i didn't love is that this felt really close to a book that just relies on gaslighting for the twist, and while this definitely wasn't quite that,,, i think with the added points from above I would land this at a 3/5 personally
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i was really engaged the entire time while reading this book, but i'll be honest,,, i also really was confused during it,,,,, even when it was clear that some things were being explained for me. i'm happy to read books that do not have everything explained to you--whether that be in the conclusion of the story or throughout, severance by ling ma being an example of this and one of my all time faves--but either i was not quite smart enough for this book (LOL, but seriously) or it's just a personal thing for the stylistic choices in storytelling and narration.
i will say,,, the other thing i didn't love is that this felt really close to a book that just relies on gaslighting for the twist, and while this definitely wasn't quite that,,, i think with the added points from above I would land this at a 3/5 personally
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Stalking, Murder, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
nany007's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual violence
marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
5.0
As an unnamed narrator prepares to take on a new identity, he can’t help but read the manuscript lying open in the home he’s found himself in. He learns about the violent and sexually confused past of his new namesake as well as that of Japanese serial killer Tsutomu Miyazaki. Meanwhile, a psychosomatic doctor uncovers abuse that even his patient was unaware of and seeks revenge for her and for himself. Exploring the malleability of memory and self, this book flips everything on its head again and again, and its ominous layout adds a sinister layer to the reading experience. A wild and hypnotizing read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Sexual violence, and Mental illness
Minor: Torture and Pedophilia
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