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midwifereading 's review for:
You'd Look Better as a Ghost
by Joanna Wallace
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What...did I just read? If my eyelids hadn't closed of their own accord last night, I would probably have finished this in one sitting.
I have no idea where to land here. It's very British in its deadpan writing style. It's insane, clever, and disturbingly engaging. Emphasis on disturbing.
One star because, while I couldn't put it down, it was too disturbing for me. Plus, I didn't like the ending. I was hoping for something very different. So, I can't say I liked it.
Objectively speaking, it's excellent. It's a skillfully crafted story, with a unique characterization and voice. If I were rating it solely on its merits, it would deserve four stars. That said, it's ultimately not for me, and I tend to rate on how I feel about it.
I have no idea where to land here. It's very British in its deadpan writing style. It's insane, clever, and disturbingly engaging. Emphasis on disturbing.
One star because, while I couldn't put it down, it was too disturbing for me. Plus, I didn't like the ending. I was hoping for something very different. So, I can't say I liked it.
Objectively speaking, it's excellent. It's a skillfully crafted story, with a unique characterization and voice. If I were rating it solely on its merits, it would deserve four stars. That said, it's ultimately not for me, and I tend to rate on how I feel about it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol
Minor: Kidnapping, Alcohol