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jnwhit94's review
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
chainsawheartbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This story is as much of an enigma as the coded messages within it.
I was so confused for a while, but in the best way, desperately wanting to solve the mystery before the characters did.
And the presentation of the book is just *chef’s kiss*, told through diary entries, audio recordings, article excerpts and more, it kept the story flowing in such a brilliant way (and I must admit, I’m a big fan of stories told in unconventional ways).
If you’re in the mood for an inventive thriller, I can highly recommend it.
I was so confused for a while, but in the best way, desperately wanting to solve the mystery before the characters did.
And the presentation of the book is just *chef’s kiss*, told through diary entries, audio recordings, article excerpts and more, it kept the story flowing in such a brilliant way (and I must admit, I’m a big fan of stories told in unconventional ways).
If you’re in the mood for an inventive thriller, I can highly recommend it.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Animal death, Death, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Slavery
Moderate: Mental illness
yodamom's review against another edition
2.0
2.3
Not the book for me. I struggled to get through this, I wanted to love it. I couldn’t like it no matter how hard I tried. It wasn’t the story it was the format. The story is told through diary entries, notes, letters, video feeds, codes, histories and others. I just couldn’t stay interested, it jumped around to much for this reader. I expected paranormal fantasy, what I got was more of a mystery, deciphering codes, pages on this subject bored me to sleep several nights while trying to slip through it. I stayed with it, I wanted to find the love, I did not. Not my taste in reading.
Not the book for me. I struggled to get through this, I wanted to love it. I couldn’t like it no matter how hard I tried. It wasn’t the story it was the format. The story is told through diary entries, notes, letters, video feeds, codes, histories and others. I just couldn’t stay interested, it jumped around to much for this reader. I expected paranormal fantasy, what I got was more of a mystery, deciphering codes, pages on this subject bored me to sleep several nights while trying to slip through it. I stayed with it, I wanted to find the love, I did not. Not my taste in reading.
angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
2.0
A bit disappointed. There was a comparison with House of Leaves which was so mysterious and intriguing that I was hoping for something similar. Instead I got a sort of screenplay-style Scooby Doo episode that failed to grab and hold my interest.
stickitdown's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
marlisphillips's review against another edition
2.0
That was really weird. And really difficult to understand
minerva1's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hannahjf's review against another edition
2.5
This tops the chart at the weirdest book I’ve ever read!
seymone's review against another edition
4.0
Gory. Supernatural. Secret societies. Oh my. This was a interesting read. I didn't think I would enjoy it, but I was hooked midway in. It goes to show never judge a book by it cover.
mavidfromdavid's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0