A review by jennramsdell
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective 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? Yes

5.0

This story is sweeping, creating an entire world and mythology you have to piece together. I really enjoyed how Hawkins laid out information bit by bit for you to pick up, and how gory and descriptive his writing is. Brutal at times, hopeful at times too. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Death of parent, Murder, Rape, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, War, Gore, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Car accident, Mental illness, Blood, Medical content, Suicide, and Gun violence