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analea_lucille's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
5.0
As a Quaker and a pacifist, I never thought I could love a book about murder so much…but these assassins crept their way into my heart!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Death, Murder, and Medical content
Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, Grief, Death, Excrement, Torture, Hate crime, Antisemitism, Addiction, Cursing, Colonisation, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Slavery, and Pregnancy
chelsearm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was an incredible read - female assassins who, upon reaching retirement, find that their company has put out a hit on them. It was a total rush the whole way through, and had me wanting to go back and keep listening. I definitely rate this 5 stars, but I will make a small correction to two offhand comments: 1) Zanzibar was not its own country in the 80s (it joined forces and created Tanzania in like 1965), and 2) you don’t need to be shown how to take the needles out of a knitting piece (they just slide out, they aren’t tangled in). BUT those are not integral parts of the plot, simply side bits that stood out to me as being incorrect. If you’re looking for an exciting read with action and comedy, with a focus on aging professional women whose age is not a flaw, I would totally recommend it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Gun violence, and Death
Minor: Slavery, Trafficking, Cancer, Chronic illness, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness
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