Review by yolanda_h - Strange Pictures

yolanda_h 's review for:

Strange Pictures by Uketsu

3.25

dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was a fast and entertaining read for me. The fact that the author came up with this puzzle, is incredible. It didn't end up living up to the hype I created for it after hearing multiple reviews and reading the first few pages. While it's labeled as horror, it felt more like a mystery puzzle, of which a narrator is laying piece by piece for you until you get the whole picture (pun not intended, but keeping it here). I was expecting to find a mystery or horror and then get surprised in the end by a reveal, but that didn't happen as the book holds you by the hand (in my experience). I did not particularly enjoy the writing and the characters felt a bit flat to me, despite the several layers and backgrounds being revealed. I couldn't follow several decisions of the characters, but that may not have been the aim anyway. It's not the book's fault that I had these high expectations though and I enjoyed my time with it.

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