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zhogg's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nuebi's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
ctait2106's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
othersociologist's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment, Abortion, and Adult/minor relationship
patricia88's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
beltiewriter's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
Massively disappointing given how much it appears to have been rated by others. None of the characters are well drawn and all speak in the same way despite the two main female characters being from completely different backgrounds (one is gentry and the other a whore). Apart from it being set in Edinburgh (and based on a real case) there is no sense of Scotland, no Scots language even in the voices of the servants.
pcmc01's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Being Scottish, I enjoyed recognising the local landmarks and hearing more of the way of the city years ago. I think I got to the end around half way through the book, it was a touch too drawn out for me. A very different read from my usual books.
kfeyer's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rebeccagrnwd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
awritingchance's review
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0