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killerpancake's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
- Every bit that involved psychotherapy. It seems in order for this topic to be interesting in books that it always has to be approach unethically.
- The Greek tragedy themes feeling like window dressing
- The extremely obvious red herrings
This just didn't do it for me on any level.
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Medical trauma, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Death, Cursing, Child abuse, Blood, and Adult/minor relationship
wrenxavier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, and Violence
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Pedophilia, and Suicide attempt
beforeviolets's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Let's start with the things I loved about this book. Firstly, I really appreciated that our narrator was a therapist. It was such a different perspective for a thriller novel that I felt added a whole deeper level to the reading experience. Being able to hear our narrator's thoughts on the whole scenario come from a place of psychological training offered an angle that wouldn't normally be shared.
I also was an absolute sucker for the dark academia aspect. I personally love Greek mythology and the way that it was woven into the mystery was beyond exciting and forced me - in a good way - into a higher level of thinking. It showed that the people of this world were smart, and needed to be to keep up with all of the happenings. Plus, it would only make sense that all these characters are so witty when the book takes place at such a high-ranking university. And that university setting should not go without its own praise. Setting the story in such an intimate and complex space - both for the current students' and faculty's present experience and for our main character's past - allowed for an appropriate amount of emotional claustrophobia, heightening senses but also panic.
Something that I have mixed feelings on is the men of the story. I, as a woman, appreciate that this book showed how truly creepy, unhinged, and terrifying men are on a day to day basis. Essentially every single man in this book was problematic in one way or another. And nearly all of them, if not all, took advantage of the women and crossed several boundaries throughout the story, mostly with unwarranted advances or generally presumptive and selfish behavior. Unfortunately, it felt accurate. However, the book is written by a man. To me, if you are a part of the community that perpetuates the problem - which is in this case, the disgusting way that men treat women - it isn't your place to provide the commentary on it.
Overall, a fascinating read and a contender for any dark academia/thriller fans.
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Death, Blood, Stalking, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pedophilia, Infidelity, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Forced institutionalization
solasuaine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Violence, Stalking, Sexual content, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Murder, Mental illness, Grief, Gore, and Death
jenniferwong's review
- 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
2.0
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, and Self harm
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Drug use, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicide attempt
dsaiz's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder, Self harm, Grief, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Medical content, Infidelity, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Death of parent, Child death, and Terminal illness
mydearwatsonbooks's review against another edition
Minor: Child abuse, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Grief, and Domestic abuse
theoreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Murder, Violence, Gore, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Alcohol