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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
I still voice type my reviews so if this feels long it’s just me rambling into my phone at 9:14 PM.
The beginning of this book was way better than the second half which is weird because I feel like it’s usually the opposite. Because this was written in like the 70s every character just felt like a white man and it made it very confusing when they all had names like James and Lee and Arthur and Conaway.
this is not a bad book at all I feel like it’s not as controversial now as it may have been back in the day just because abortion is a lot more talked about but it was back then, but also I’m very pro-choice so I can see why this is a lot for someone who is pro life.
I think that this book did a good job making it not so political and more of like a mystery like a who done it?
I did feel like I was pushing through the second half and the ending did not shock me nor surprise me and it felt a little underwhelming for the tone of the rest of the book. if Goodreads gave half stars this would be 3 1/2 so I need that feature really soon.
The beginning of this book was way better than the second half which is weird because I feel like it’s usually the opposite. Because this was written in like the 70s every character just felt like a white man and it made it very confusing when they all had names like James and Lee and Arthur and Conaway.
this is not a bad book at all I feel like it’s not as controversial now as it may have been back in the day just because abortion is a lot more talked about but it was back then, but also I’m very pro-choice so I can see why this is a lot for someone who is pro life.
I think that this book did a good job making it not so political and more of like a mystery like a who done it?
I did feel like I was pushing through the second half and the ending did not shock me nor surprise me and it felt a little underwhelming for the tone of the rest of the book. if Goodreads gave half stars this would be 3 1/2 so I need that feature really soon.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Medical Thriller that has the same fingerprints as Airframe and Rising Sun - pacey, readable, and a real slice of 1968 including some extremely racist language and attitudes. However, these feel like a representation of the time, and also feel like the MC does not share them (although he is not an anti-racist either). Would be an interesting film adaptation.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
The beginning was a bit slow and it was a bit confusing at points to keep track of all the different people, but I thought it was okay.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such an interesting book and the issues of this book are relevant today. Very thrilling and I loved it.
I didn't realize the book was so old! It was published in 1969, and it reads like it. I just couldn't get past that, so I had to set it aside. I need more modern content in my reading life.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
First book I have read by this author. Good read but with huge trigger warnings about abortion, wounds inflicted by sharp objects and blood. I found that the story kept me interest. Loved that it was set in one of my favorite cities and that there was loads of medical explanations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Blood, Abortion, Pregnancy
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes