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leoni_plu's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
cncept's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
owen0802's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
cathrynlucy_reads's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars - a fantastic book that I enjoyed binging for Labour Day! Definitely a great holiday read for the beach this Summer - especially being a shorter book and a quick read
bellasandrarose's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I really really loved this book and the premise and all of it. It left me with questions especially regarding who the father of Katherine’s first child is . I wish the resolution had been what I hoped for. I would’ve loved some final connection between the Chamberlains and the Aunt, I suppose that happened with the return of Maurice’s bones earlier in the book . Very sad, I was really rooting for these kids to get back to someone who cared for them unconditionally and for Suzanne to get some closure. I think this could make a great film although I feel the end/structure would have to be tweaked. Great world building and really beautiful writing even though I didn’t love the ending. Would defo read another book by Carl
lorrietruck's review against another edition
5.0
This was so full on, the first part was almost unbearable to read, it gave me nightmares. But it was so well written that I had to keep reading. The perfect example of New Zealand gothic.