A review by itsonlyfiction
The Deluge by Stephen Markley

challenging dark informative reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a masterpiece until the ending for me. It felt rushed and unsatisfying after such a long book. I still give this 4 stars because it was so well written and utterly believable (and terrifying). The multiple viewpoints all felt so distinct, not only because they had different narrators in the audiobook but because Markley has great skill in building characters who feel real. If the ending had been better (in my humble opinion), this would have been a 5 star read. 
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