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geriatricgretch's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I read this for a class, and honestly - I don't think I liked it very much? The characters felt very forced, and felt like they were operating in the 1980s instead of the late 90s/early 2000s. The gender politics were a little clumsy, and the romance parts felt extremely over the top/silly (and out of character). The main character felt very judgmental of the others around her, and I don't know - I just didn't get a good feel for the characters or the setting. I'd be interested in reading the next book since this is the first one. I also thought this mystery itself was a little...flat? It wrapped up kind of quickly at the end without much discussion of motivation.
sharona's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
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