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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
I knew reading a book within a book was a mistake.
There’s only one word to describe the second half(ish?) of this book as everyone has already said: convoluted.
There’s only one word to describe the second half(ish?) of this book as everyone has already said: convoluted.
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A winding meta read that lingers and repeats with purpose. Really unique reading experience that doesn't require me to understand the characters so much as be fascinated by their actions.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What an absolute trip! I’ve read Catriona Ward before and I’m always amazed at how she can weave such convoluted tales. I decided to go in blind with this one and mainly based my decision to read this on the amazing cover. I love psychological horrors and Ward does these very well so I knew I was in good hands, but I had absolutely no clue where this book was going most of the time. I found this to have really strange pacing. It was a fairly slow beginning and the suddenly speeds up exponentially. Now having finished this book I understand why. Nothing is as it seems and trust nothing that you read. Near the end I actually got full on chills reading this. I gasped! I yelled at my book! It was a visceral experience. Was it confusing? Of course! But this was really fun, especially as you progress and learn what exactly is happening. It’s a unique horror and I recommend reading if you’re into feeling confused and unsettled.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes