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It took me a little while to get into this one but there were some interesting themes. I didn't like the main character at all at first, although I grew to understand her better.
I find unreliable narrators interesting. n this case, she never quite reaches the point of understanding herself so some things are left only in the reader's interpretation. I went back and reread the first chapter after finishing to fill in some of the blanks. The characters were well drawn and their relationships felt real (although generally toxic).

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sunnini's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

jnelsontwo's review against another edition

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dark funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

chelb's review against another edition

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dark funny slow-paced

Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

donnatartlet's review against another edition

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dark funny

Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

molly keane was so nasty i would've loved to have queened out with her

alisonjfields's review against another edition

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4.0

8.3

This is a real gem of a Big House book, on the dark comedy vanguard of being a gothic. Call it Shirley Jackson in Ireland with a smirk. Both infuriating and totally satsifying. I loved it.

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