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peonydancer 's review for:
These Violent Delights
by Micah Nemerever
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think I might've enjoyed it more if it was a little sped up, and if more crimes were committed than just the one murder that was already described at the start of the book
But still, the writing was lovely, and the description of a psychotic and totally unreliable narrator was wonderful. I did find the ending a little confusing at first, asI wasn't sure if Julian was actually dead or not, or if Paul got institutionalized or not, and it was rather vague and confusing but after a little while, I did understand the reference that Julian put in his letter.
But still, the writing was lovely, and the description of a psychotic and totally unreliable narrator was wonderful. I did find the ending a little confusing at first, as
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail