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a_libraryghost's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As others have pointed out there are a lot of twists though despite this most of them are pretty predictable. There was one twist I was surprised it took so long to reveal because it seemed very obvious very quickly. Though I will say while I was right about almost everything, I was made to second guess my assumptions. The two major twists directly linked to Emma were the ones I didn’t see coming and definitely were the most compelling.
In fact, Emma in general was the best part of this story. So often when reading or watching horror you do not care whether the character lives or dies, or you might want them to die for being so stupid, but I was rooting for Emma (and Laika!) the whole time and she is really what kept me reading.
I had two big issues with the book. One was the invincibility of the characters like
Neckbeard? ✅
Fedora? ✅
Literally says “I guess nice guys do finish last”? ✅
A FUCKING KATANA?! ✅
I think Adams tried to subvert it a bit and give him some more depth but it when the nice guy line came I just had to laugh and it felt a bit like I was reading something straight on reddit.
I do agree the ending dragged on but I liked it and was pretty happy with the outcome.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Car accident, Child death, Animal cruelty, and Infertility
Minor: Mass/school shootings
stacylaughs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Stalking, Gun violence, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide, Vomit, and Child death
pirate's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Infertility, Child death, and Vomit
Moderate: Gun violence, Alcoholism, Medical content, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, and Confinement
lmayfieldx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Stalking, Animal cruelty, Physical abuse, Gun violence, and Death
kenziewol'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Animal cruelty, Grief, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Child death and Car accident
crabcake28's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Vomit, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Car accident, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Mass/school shootings, Child death, Alcoholism, Infertility, and Stalking
miasarice's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Stalking, Animal cruelty, Violence, Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping and Confinement
Minor: Gun violence, Car accident, Child death, and Infertility
eurydicesforgiveness'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
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Self harm, and Gore
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Grief, Infertility, Vomit, and Car accident
kyannabrown's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Child death
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Ableism, Car accident, Vomit, Self harm, Gun violence, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcoholism, Body horror, and Suicide attempt
rochelleisreading's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Grief, Murder, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
Moderate: Misogyny, Animal cruelty, Cursing, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pregnancy