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rcsreads's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a lot more violent than I was expecting. I think all the chat of fantasy and cities of poets had led me to expect something like The Starless Sea. This is much more a tale of political unrest and corruption.
Each Canto is like a short story following a different character within the city with their stories merging unexpectedly as the book draws to a violent conclusion.
It was very readable but comes with a trigger warning for basically everything you can think of! If you're not squeamish I recommend it.
Each Canto is like a short story following a different character within the city with their stories merging unexpectedly as the book draws to a violent conclusion.
It was very readable but comes with a trigger warning for basically everything you can think of! If you're not squeamish I recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, War, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury, Excrement, Cursing, Blood, Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Death, Addiction, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Violence, Drug abuse, Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Rape, Physical abuse, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore
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