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thatsssorachael's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
CJ Tudor can write an incredibly engaging novel, but really struggles to tie up the loose ends. I basically had the same issues with this book as I did with The Chalk Man.
The missing child/other people portions of the story were really engaging and interesting. I thought those parts were done well, and everyone behaved realistically. The supernatural parts were really confusing and never explained. The ends were barely tied up. I also found The Samaritan character's thread really weak and confusing as well, I wanted to know more.
While I liked this book, I don't know if I'll keep reading Tudor's books. It sounds harsh, but I find her writing style lazy near the end. While the lead up to the climax is suspenseful and interesting, the post-climax is really unsatisfying. Loose ends are barely tied up, if tied up at all. Concepts she created or explored aren't explained, they just "are." I always finish her books feeling like I want more.
The missing child/other people portions of the story were really engaging and interesting. I thought those parts were done well, and everyone behaved realistically. The supernatural parts were really confusing and never explained. The ends were barely tied up. I also found The Samaritan character's thread really weak and confusing as well, I wanted to know more.
While I liked this book, I don't know if I'll keep reading Tudor's books. It sounds harsh, but I find her writing style lazy near the end. While the lead up to the climax is suspenseful and interesting, the post-climax is really unsatisfying. Loose ends are barely tied up, if tied up at all. Concepts she created or explored aren't explained, they just "are." I always finish her books feeling like I want more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Grief, and Child death
hilarylouise's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, and Violence
Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
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