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jnobrien21's review
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Alcohol
rochellem's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book is much more sad and traumatic than I expected. The switching of narrators through the chapters works very well and makes it fun to piece together. There are some chapters/passages that are incredibly beautifully written. Although the ending was good (I audibly gasped) I found myself anticipating the last paragraph to be breathtaking as some other passages had been but was a little let down. Recommend for someone looking for a mystery infused with questions about love, friendship and parenthood.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism
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