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dizz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Short read.
The show is better by miles but this was also interesting to read. I wouldn't recommend anyone reading this as a standalone because I'm afraid the characters didn't stick as much, asides from Eve and Villanelle.
It was exciting to see more from Villanelle's pov though, and there's a lot more detail for her jobs than in the show—where it's a bit more mysterious.
A lot of sex which is eh.
Overall, this was a lot more plot driven, and handed to the reader on a plate, while in the show it flows more interestingly. I don't mean to compare too much though and the book was okay on its own.
The show is better by miles but this was also interesting to read. I wouldn't recommend anyone reading this as a standalone because I'm afraid the characters didn't stick as much, asides from Eve and Villanelle.
It was exciting to see more from Villanelle's pov though, and there's a lot more detail for her jobs than in the show—where it's a bit more mysterious.
A lot of sex which is eh.
Overall, this was a lot more plot driven, and handed to the reader on a plate, while in the show it flows more interestingly. I don't mean to compare too much though and the book was okay on its own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, Murder, Death, Emotional abuse, and Violence
emory's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
I feel like I can't give that accurate of a review as my interest came entirely from reading the inspiration for and comparing this to Killing Eve.
A fine thriller with seemingly low stakes as the main characters do not ever actually meet in this installment. Each scene is thoroughly set with emblematic and grandiose details of whichever European country Villanelle's about to assasinste someone at any given point. This can come across as extraordinary mood setting or unnecessary and ostentatious simply depending on the scene.
The fact that Villanelle's bisexuality is played as a moral failing and caused by sociopathy is a bit annoying, as are the pretty gratuitous sex scenes involving her, but what did I expect from a spy thriller that includes a female assassin?
Very middle of the road read for me, but again, it's hard to think strictly about the books pacing and plot when you are already aware of most of its plot and are familiar with someone else's interpretation of the characters. Good way to kill a day if you need.
A fine thriller with seemingly low stakes as the main characters do not ever actually meet in this installment. Each scene is thoroughly set with emblematic and grandiose details of whichever European country Villanelle's about to assasinste someone at any given point. This can come across as extraordinary mood setting or unnecessary and ostentatious simply depending on the scene.
The fact that Villanelle's bisexuality is played as a moral failing and caused by sociopathy is a bit annoying, as are the pretty gratuitous sex scenes involving her, but what did I expect from a spy thriller that includes a female assassin?
Very middle of the road read for me, but again, it's hard to think strictly about the books pacing and plot when you are already aware of most of its plot and are familiar with someone else's interpretation of the characters. Good way to kill a day if you need.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Racism, Transphobia, Sexual assault, and Torture
Minor: Rape and Misogyny
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