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cwreadz's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
sgeyer10's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pageturnerpursuits's review
3.0
2.5 stars rounded to 3. I really wanted to like this book - I love puzzles and it started off great with actual puzzles you could solve but the story started getting too convoluted and supernatural elements that took away from the premise.
maiajanssen's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bnjmndvs's review
2.0
Wrongly-convicted murderer escaping from prison? Yes. Quantum-realm computers? Yes. Jewish mysticism golem story? Yes. Exploration of human consciousness? Yes. Commentary on greed and the über-wealthy? You know it. Paranoid techno thriller? Oh yeah. History of porcelain? Naturally! Possessed murder doll? Sure, why not? “This book might benefit from the presence of a literal succubus,” you say? “Hold my beer,” says the author.
hickeysarah13's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It felt like the author was trying to do too much and include more plots than were necessary. The first hundred pages were bogged down with so much background and foundational information that it took some time for the book to become interesting.
farmernate's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
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
4.0
jillwerbisky's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
jesswho's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Confinement
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Gun violence, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Self harm
casuallyreadingx's review
1.0
DNF @ 55%
I really wanted to love this. It sounds like a unique and entertaining story. Puzzles, dreams, secrets, and mysteries!
But unfortunately I just felt like there was too much unnecessary and over the top details. It felt like it was proving to be smart? Whimsical? It just lost me.
Lots of plot holes with lots of details that didn’t seem to connect. I think if the beginning tone would have been set, it would have been a different story. I’m not sure!
I really wanted to love this. It sounds like a unique and entertaining story. Puzzles, dreams, secrets, and mysteries!
But unfortunately I just felt like there was too much unnecessary and over the top details. It felt like it was proving to be smart? Whimsical? It just lost me.
Lots of plot holes with lots of details that didn’t seem to connect. I think if the beginning tone would have been set, it would have been a different story. I’m not sure!