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redur's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Violence, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Rape and Racism
morena_sangre's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Leaning into 80s nostalgia, One Word Kill is for aficionados of D&D and unjaded fans of unlikely heists. While the themes of cancer were handled well, the characters and story failed to resonate with me. The coincidences felt forced and the emotional stakes were not ones in which I had invested. While I appreciate the author's adroit wordcraft, this one wasn't for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Well written, engaging plot, loved the science/math references and explanations. I really didn't like the way it ended, but overall it was enjoyable enough that I'd like to continue the series and see where it goes from here.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Cancer
Moderate: Medical content, Alcohol, and Death
Minor: Racism and Vomit
chilivanilli28's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Blood, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia
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