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dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A bit longer than the Annihilation and a bit slower paced, both I attribute to Control's backstory and character interrogation passages. Regarding Area X - with every question answered, two more arise. The mystery grows thicker with each passing page.