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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
I read this book a few months ago. I had mixed feelings at the time; the writing was okay but often too long-winded. Looking back now, I find that I remember hardly anything about the story. That's why the book gets only two stars (instead of the three stars I would probably have given if I'd written this review right after I finished reading).
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
Een elitaire kostschool is bij uitstek de plek om in een boek vermoord te worden
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Far too long of a story for what appears to be a set-up for book #2.
I wanted to like this book but just felt blah about it. I think the subject matter is important but the way this book was written didn’t do anything for me. It was also way too long, it kept my attention but I kept thinking “get to the point already.” At times it was a bit confusing because there were so many different characters to keep track of. I listened to the audiobook and almost gave up but I’m not sure I would have finished actually reading the book. I almost gave up but kept going because I wanted to know how things ended. I think I would have enjoyed it more if there was dialogue from the courtroom. I think based on the reviews I was expecting more front this book.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
if I hadn’t attended boarding school this would be a 3.5, but I think there’s something about the atmosphere or maybe that community feeling of a school - author is just able to describe the mixed feelings, the reverence still there for an institution even when you didn’t have the best time, it worked well. I loved the second person narration until the final twist … but I get that it’s kind of the point. It’s actually kind of genius … parts felt like it was trying to be MDV. Still have to think on this one, I think there’s so much to say about it