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britkasablya's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Very interesting concept and great execution in terms of plot, logistics, planning, pacing: if looked at in context of bigger picture, almost a philosophical novel. A complicated and ambitious idea, well-handled. However, character-wise very clearly a book written by a European middle-aged man. I was quite put off by the fetishization of "slim", girl-like, youthful, fragile bodies. Also, I found the female characters to be significantly flatter and less variable than their male counterparts, but that may be a question of personal taste. A thrilling thriller with a highly intriguing idea behind it, but I found little depth in its characters, and would hardly say it's life-altering.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Child abuse
elveemill's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
tortue's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Rape
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