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dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“Could you back the fuck off for two seconds? I am monologuing!”
Beautiful. Haunting. Raw.
This book was a masterpiece, pure art in its finest form, and I started this at the same time as a hot spell swept the UK which felt both fitting and slightly terrifying at the same time.
I was transported to Italy, visiting all these beautiful places but always returning to the dreaded Villa Taccola, just like the Pace’s. And despite by immediate distaste for some of them, I kept wanting them to leave the villa, money and belongings be damned!
The writing was just incredible and the atmosphere fluctuated between family holiday to pure malice so excellently. When I picked this up I knew I’d enjoy it, but never to the extent that I did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Blood, Gaslighting, Cursing, Stalking, Alcohol, Grief, Suicide attempt, Abortion, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Gore, Vomit, Child death, Suicide, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Car accident
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