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leahgustafson 's review for:
The Blue Hour
by Paula Hawkins
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a slow burn, literary mystery with multiple, complex storylines. It has eerie, atmospheric tone, and the Scottish island is a character in itself.
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While the pace of this one is slower, I was engaged and curious where the story was headed. I really enjoyed the backdrop of the art world and found this setting very unique. I was very intrigued by Vanessa—who she was as both a person and an artist.
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I feel like the last fourth is where this book lost steam for me. It becomes flat and pretty predictable. I think it’s important to note that many of the characters in this book are unlikable. While I don’t need likable characters, I struggled with the fact that many of them feel unnecessary. Their storylines are left unfinished in the end, but it doesn’t really matter because they aren’t crucial to the central story. They’re background noise that simply exist to add drama to the story.
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The ending makes this book highly discussable! I would avoid this one if you are someone who does not enjoy ambiguity.
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While the pace of this one is slower, I was engaged and curious where the story was headed. I really enjoyed the backdrop of the art world and found this setting very unique. I was very intrigued by Vanessa—who she was as both a person and an artist.
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I feel like the last fourth is where this book lost steam for me. It becomes flat and pretty predictable. I think it’s important to note that many of the characters in this book are unlikable. While I don’t need likable characters, I struggled with the fact that many of them feel unnecessary. Their storylines are left unfinished in the end, but it doesn’t really matter because they aren’t crucial to the central story. They’re background noise that simply exist to add drama to the story.
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The ending makes this book highly discussable! I would avoid this one if you are someone who does not enjoy ambiguity.
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Check out what I’m reading next on Instagram @LeahsLitReview!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Murder