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ultrabookgeek's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
If you are looking for an unusual mystery where the focus is on the characters and environment, this is the book for you. The enviroment is the focus with beautiful, vivid detail. If you love being inside the mind of the narrator, no matter how different they may view the world than you (not in a political way), this is also a great choice. I really came to understand the logic and emotions of the narrator, and really felt for her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Ableism
theoldestbennetsister's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I adored a lot in this - the setting, the slow-burn mystery. The writing is excellent. But am I the only one who was put off by that one chapter near the beginning? You know, the one with the questionable head-canon on autism that's quoted in all the reviews for some reason? Maybe I'm missing something and/or something was lost in translation, it just made me uncomfortable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Death
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Sexism
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