A review by mamaofperfectpayton
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

dark emotional tense slow-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

3.25

I have no idea how to rate this. It’s too damn long and never seems to end. I hated and I loved it. I thought it was horrible at times and perfect at other times. I loved some characters and thought that others were the worst characters that were ever written. I guess if I had to rate it, 3 stars would average out my thoughts and feelings on this UNNECESSARILY MASSIVE book. I can’t decide how I feel without spoiling it.

I’m going to say it: I hated Sammy. There, I feel better now.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment