Reviews with content warning for Rape - The Other Half

I should have DNF’d this but I stuck with it for some reason.

I don’t have much to say about the book besides it wasn’t enjoyable and I wouldn’t suggest it. Only reason it’s getting two stars is because it’s written well and it could actually be a mystery to some. It’s still just not good though.

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juffnstuff's review

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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cassielaj's review

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mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I did not vibe with this book. I found the writing odd and the characters insufferable. Parts of it were somewhat interesting, but others were a slog to get through. I felt like the author tried too hard to distract from the obvious solution with additional twists and details that didn’t really work. I only finished the book because I wanted to know if my guess was right (it was). It made me laugh once or twice, but otherwise I don’t have many positive things to say about it. It beats you over the head with satire, and the “commentary” doesn’t go far enough.

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