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adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved this book — tons of interesting historical detail written in a way that didn’t feel forced and exposition-y, plus a tense and engaging mystery plot and moving commentary on the horrors of war and the effect of violence on the human mind. The writing was very engaging and I felt genuinely anxious at some points about what would happen next. The only reason it’s not a 5-star read is that I felt the ultimate explanation for the antagonist’s actions was rather cliché and kind of undermined some of the themes of the book. Also I wish the author had leaned harder into the Heart of Darkness energy, but that’s just a personal preference
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Addiction
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