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A review by grunbean
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A debut that’s dark, and darkly amusing. If you like ‘weird’ books, this is a must read.
I needed to pick this up at every chance to see where it was going next. The thread isn’t the easiest to follow in all places, which is natural for a debut, but everything that is happening kept me going.
This is heavy in its content. If you don’t have the stomach for harm to every kind of creature, human or animal or deity, I would turn back now.
I needed to pick this up at every chance to see where it was going next. The thread isn’t the easiest to follow in all places, which is natural for a debut, but everything that is happening kept me going.
This is heavy in its content. If you don’t have the stomach for harm to every kind of creature, human or animal or deity, I would turn back now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Sexual assault, Rape, Violence, Torture, Grief, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Blood, Gore, Alcohol, Child death, Death, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Animal death, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Stalking, and Physical abuse