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dalsegno's review
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Sexism
Moderate: Miscarriage and Grief
_fallinglight_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book is a mindfuck of horror realism. Laurent and Therese are so astute but horrendous pieces of shit that you don't know if to admire them or despise them. It's hard to get past the midway point of the book though bc it gets so overwrought about what Therese and Laurent are going through, but that's the aim I guess. It is gripping in a way but I had to coax myself to pick up the book every time I put it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Body horror, Murder, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Pregnancy, Suicide, and Miscarriage
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