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A review by mnpremo
The Man Made of Smoke by Alex North
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book left me feeling emotionally drained and heartbroken. It wasn’t the ending of the book that gutted me, but little James and everything he endured. I just felt so sad for him, what he went through - feeling like no one cared about him/he was forgotten, but it didn’t break his spirit or change who he was.
The story was gripping, heavy, and dark. What I found most interesting was the relationship between the MC and his father. Seeing both perspectives gave the reader insight into their relationship and I was satisfied that it seemed repaired at the end.
Solid 4 out of 5.
The story was gripping, heavy, and dark. What I found most interesting was the relationship between the MC and his father. Seeing both perspectives gave the reader insight into their relationship and I was satisfied that it seemed repaired at the end.
Solid 4 out of 5.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Kidnapping