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joyfullyexisting's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.5
Definitely an improvement, as a sequel. The Great and Secret Show was good, and a huge influence on me when I read it as a teenager lol, but it was kind of confused in its message. Everville has more of a focus on stories and the value of humanity, which I mostly appreciate. These characters deserve it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Death, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia
Minor: Excrement
carrionkid's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't realize this was a sequel until I was already fairly far into this book, but it's a testament to the skill of world building that I never once felt *lost* while I was reading it. It's one part cosmic horror, one part dissection of storytelling, and it is a great mess of threads weaving together into an excellent whole. I'll definitely have to go back and grab the first book in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Excrement, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail