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I thought this was a good mystery, but a little heavy handed with the moral lessons.
Makkai is definitely one of my favorite authors. A former student (who is now a podcaster) goes back to teach a short winter break session at her old prep school. A murder occurred when she was a student, and she's obsessed with it. Makkai manages to connect the story to a wider topic of how women are treated (MeToo-ed, women who go missing/are murdered today) without ever being heavy handed. Terrific writing and a pitch perfect ending.
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
medium-paced
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Very creepy. Unreliable narrator. Stressed me out.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes