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cleverhans's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, Animal death, Death, Murder, Suicide, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Body horror, Gore, Child death, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Torture
rachelunabridged's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Cursing, and Drug use
mccwilliams'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Suicide attempt, Child death, Sexual assault, Murder, Rape, Gore, Sexual violence, Blood, and Body horror
albusmumblecore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
that's purely down to me not completely vibing with this story while reading, though, especially since i've wanted to read it since it was published six years ago and thus i was perhaps overly hyped to read it. there's really nothing i think should actually be changed about it. ...honestly, the more i think about it after finishing, the higher i want to rate it.
as for an actual elevator pitch review: neil gaiman should be jealous that scott hawkins wrote the best mildly grimdark gaiman-esque book possible
Graphic: Body horror, Death of parent, Gore, and Violence
smothermewithscifi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Gore, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Death, Cursing, Body horror, and Blood
amandajoy'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? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, and Violence
ralphball's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
whatellisreadnext's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘺𝘯 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨. "𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘴."
Carolyn has spent most of her life locked inside an infinite library alongside her adopted siblings. Father gives each of them different catalogs to study, all becoming experts in their given fields. After a turn of events, father is missing, and none of them can reach the library, they need the help of an outsider.
I love this book so much. It has without a doubt cemented it's place in my top 10 favourite books of all time. It is everything I want from a story and more. The Library At Mount Char might be one of the weirdest, funniest and most confusing books I have ever read, but I loved every single second of it. There is something so special about reading the first 30 pages of a book, and just knowing it's going to be one of the best things you've ever read.
This book isn't going to be for everyone, if you like a linear structured narrative that isn't confusing, then this probably isn't the book for you. I spent the first 200 pages, so confused, but I just couldn't tear my eyes away from the craziness that was unfolding. And then the last 190 pages, when it all came together was so bloody satisfying.
I can't really say much without ruining this one. I recommend going in as blind as possible, but if you're into weird, witty, gory sci-fi, then you need this book. I mean you should buy it for Carolyn alone, she is such a fantastic main protagonist. I love her with my whole heart. You know what is frustrating? The fact that this is the only book Scott Hawkins has written so far. I need more books like this in my life 😭
Thanks to my bookish bestie Kathryn for gifting me this book for Christmas. You are the best, and I never would have picked this up if it wasn't for you
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Dog attackazazellos_fang'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, and Violence
jayisreading's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Drug use, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide