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A review by alisonw
Strange Fascination by Syd Moore
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Important to note: I picked this up from the bargain section of my local bookshop without realising it was third in the series, once I realised I had to come into Goodreads to find out because it’s really not made obvious on the book itself. The story does ‘stand alone’ but in the way a tv drama does - you feel like you’re missing the bigger picture storyline somewhat.
Down to the book itself: really love the concept, really didn’t love the execution. I could elaborate but this is what it really boils down to.
The only thing I would like to add is that for such a fantastical and ‘silly’ (stylistically not as an insult, can’t think of a better word for it) book, the actual truth behind the central mystery was very real world and dark, which felt a bit jarring.
Down to the book itself: really love the concept, really didn’t love the execution. I could elaborate but this is what it really boils down to.
The only thing I would like to add is that for such a fantastical and ‘silly’ (stylistically not as an insult, can’t think of a better word for it) book, the actual truth behind the central mystery was very real world and dark, which felt a bit jarring.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence