A review by alethea_kuiper_belt
The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Wow. SciFi twist on Hamlet with a fast pace, all the murders in one night. It's not beat for beat - we know from the beginning that Hayden and Felicia will survive. But there's a ghost and a murderous uncle and an accidental killing, among other themes. The point of view narrative from Hayden's "neuromap" paired with AI Horatio is some of the most exceptional embodied physical detail I've ever read. Visceral, intelligent and gripping.
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