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greatexpectations77's review
adventurous
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
I think at this point, I have read all of Ms. Ware's books, which is silly because she is just not my jam! I also realized in this book that I do not like a fugitive story because I just want everyone to sit still for 5 seconds, so I can psychoanalyze them. The pace of the book was pretty fast, but there were also dragging bits about grieving, which slowed things down. The beginning was much too Mr.-and-Mrs.-Smith-rosy-perfect-flirting, which felt really unrealistic. Just not my thing. Also all of the tech speak kind of felt like it was googled and then shoehorned in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Murder, and Blood
Minor: Sexual content, Infidelity, Alcohol, Infertility, Eating disorder, and Pregnancy
eperetz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The plot and characters were a fairly well balanced blend of compelling and horrifying. It’s Ware’s typical darkness, arguably turned up a few notches in some of the more harrowing moments. It’s a testament to her talent that she could write characters so well that I could hardly bear to read about their pain and heartbreak.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Moderate: Gaslighting and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Police brutality, Gun violence, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Infertility
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