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fi_reads_books's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Death
Moderate: Miscarriage, Gore, Murder, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, and Physical abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Confinement, Gore, Kidnapping, Drug use, Infertility, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Addiction, and Gun violence
kkalicky94'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Addiction, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Medical content, and Self harm
samsearle's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Minor: Mental illness, Animal death, Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, and Violence
melliedm's review
- 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
4.5
Sundial was filled with surprises and grotesque imagery, but also managed to be a display of restraint. The book frequently gave us just enough information to draw a conclusion without spelling it out for us, which is a refreshing change of pace. A chilling thriller that kept me flipping pages until I reached the ending.
The story is told through switching perspectives of Rob and Callie, Rob’s past as she recounts details to her daughter, and passages from a book that Rob has written. The only sore spot for me was the latter. I had hoped it would be more relevant as the story continued, but for me it served to interrupt the pace.
Other than that, I loved this read. Make sure to check the content warnings before picking it up, though, because it definitely deals with many big trigger items (albeit quite deftly).
Graphic: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Confinement, Death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Medical content, and Animal death
rosemarygrace1211's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Grief, and Confinement
Moderate: Murder, Blood, Child abuse, Animal death, Death, Addiction, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Animal cruelty
bowenlacar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Blood, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Murder, and Pregnancy
lauraslittlebooknook's review
- 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
5.0
I love Ward’s writing style - it’s so atmospheric and intense. You’re never really sure that you actually know what’s going on, which makes this unputdownable as you try to get to discover the secrets laced throughout this story.
It’s a quite read, with short chapters and multiple points of views spanning two timelines. It gives us narrators we doubt, and a story that will keep you guessing right up to the end.
Yes, there’s some depiction of animal abuse and, as an animal lover, I didn’t exactly enjoy reading those parts, but you’re not supposed to. This is creepy, it’s gothic, it’s horrifying and it’s brilliant.
The story is so unique, with so many twists and turns and jaw dropping reveals. I devoured it.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
Moderate: Child abuse, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
simplyammee's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Miscarriage, Medical content, Mental illness, Violence, Animal cruelty, Death, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Addiction
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
midnightgremlin's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Moderate: Infidelity, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Domestic abuse
imstephtacular's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Cursing, Abandonment, Confinement, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Alcohol, Body horror, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Vomit