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A review by saramcaps
The Binding by Bridget Collins
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
This starts off very slow and unsure—there are a lot of unanswered questions and mysteries. But, once we got some answers in book 2, the plot headed down a clear path.
It’s a really sweet against-all-odds love story by the end. However, I think that comes secondary to the moral dilemma of memory removal. It’s very Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind but shows how power over memory would be weaponized by the elite and demonized by the masses. It’s ultimately a beautiful take on what stories are at their core.
It’s a really sweet against-all-odds love story by the end. However, I think that comes secondary to the moral dilemma of memory removal. It’s very Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind but shows how power over memory would be weaponized by the elite and demonized by the masses. It’s ultimately a beautiful take on what stories are at their core.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, Animal death, Rape, and Suicide
Moderate: Violence and Physical abuse
Minor: Alcohol and Homophobia