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candiemarsh's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's a smooth and fast read. Wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be, more noir-like and mellow. Still a good read, although I was expecting a crime thriller so that's on me. I enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Death, Addiction, Suicide, Abandonment, Child abuse, and Violence
alyza's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
So many mixed feelings about this book.... I loved it and hated it. It was thought provoking for sure but I'm glad it was short 😅
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death
sadiaa's review against another edition
dark
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual content
kikicochrane's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This novel was a very quick read that follows a mostly nameless pickpocket as the protagonist. Even as a reader knowing that stealing is considered "wrong" I felt sorry for the narrator and justified his reasoning for his acts. This novel is dark in tone, the lives of the characters are sad for various reasons which adds to the overall mood and empathy I gave them. The antagonist however is truly evil, and I think that Nakamura captured how dark the character was very well. As a whole I quite enjoyed this read and would recommend it if you are looking for a fast paced page turner.
I read the e-book version of this novel and although the book was translated well to adapt to English, I did find a few simple spelling errors and word choices to be off in regards to the context of what was happening in the story.
I read the e-book version of this novel and although the book was translated well to adapt to English, I did find a few simple spelling errors and word choices to be off in regards to the context of what was happening in the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, Death, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
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