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A review by sbox
Shift by Hugh Howey
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It was great to get the backstory but I think it all ran a bit long. Generally a bit depressing. One line that stuck with me was “She was pretty in an uncomplicated way” lmao what a description — I don’t think women characters were the stars in this one.
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Violence
Moderate: War, Suicide, and Gore
Minor: Excrement