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A review by nikogatts
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Good things to keep in mind for undecided readers:
1. In spite of <i>Crimson Peak</i>'s ghostly influences, this book's flavor of horror is occult, specifically what happens when poorly understood magic is used in a misguided fashion.
2. The story contains a lot of graphic gore, including multiple detailed surgery scenes.
3. The ending is heavily metaphysical, dealing with paradoxes and questions surrounding the nature of reality.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Abandonment, Vomit, and War
Minor: Abandonment