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gdurand's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.5
Really well written and a page turner for sure, but ultimately unsatisfying because of how short it is. It’s a testament to Rio that I want so much more from this, while simultaneously being disappointed in the lack of resolution.
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical content, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
acwhite's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this novella. It felt like an episode of Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities. But the resolution left me a bit wanting. Overall still a fun read, especially over the course of a few sleepless jet lagged nights.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
Minor: Violence and Drug use
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