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A review by chityty
Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book did not pick up til the 2nd half and by that point I really had to power through to keep reading.
Characters are all deeply flawed and not the least bit likable and the plot driving mystery could largely be resolved by a few clear conversations about needs and wants. Instead we are led on a meandering tale that tries to bring it all together in the last 30 pages or so…..
Some of this is “tainted” by my own experience as a person in an open and poly relationship — Even though a queer writer I really got the sense this was written for straight people. The prevalence of open relationships and other non-heteronormative relationship structures in the queer community would have left there no plot.
Characters are all deeply flawed and not the least bit likable and the plot driving mystery could largely be resolved by a few clear conversations about needs and wants. Instead we are led on a meandering tale that tries to bring it all together in the last 30 pages or so…..
Some of this is “tainted” by my own experience as a person in an open and poly relationship — Even though a queer writer I really got the sense this was written for straight people. The prevalence of open relationships and other non-heteronormative relationship structures in the queer community would have left there no plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Death, Addiction, and Murder
Moderate: Stalking