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alexlong 's review for:
A Flicker in the Dark
by Stacy Willingham
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Mostly predictable plot, with twists that felt cheap or shallow. Very surprising lack of accuracy/realism when it comes to the MC’s career field, like even at the most basic level. For example, in a flashback, the MC tells someone that after college she wants to get her PhD, and then her master’s. Huh? Ethical violations up the wazoo, and several bizarre, unrealistic portrayals that left me wondering how the editor let so much fly, which was all very distracting. Don’t even get me started about the stupid men and the way they were all written in this book. It was a fast read, but I honestly wish I had the time back.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Gun violence, Suicide, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Alcohol