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Atlas of Unknowable Things: A Novel
by McCormick Templeman
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is a dark academia fever dream—fans of The Atlas Six, this one’s for you. The author’s writing is truly beautiful, drawing me in from the very first page. I loved the subtle foreshadowing, the academic tone, and the constant sense of questioning that kept the narrative intellectually engaging. It was an easily devourable read—I finished it within a few hours—and I stayed on the edge of my seat the entire time, eager to uncover what would happen next.
What brought my rating down, however, was the pacing. The beginning felt a bit slow, while the second half moved at a whirlwind pace. Additionally, not everything came full circle. As the story reached its climax, multiple plot threads were left unresolved. While this may have been intentional given the nature of the ending, I couldn’t help but wish for a bit more closure.
What brought my rating down, however, was the pacing. The beginning felt a bit slow, while the second half moved at a whirlwind pace. Additionally, not everything came full circle. As the story reached its climax, multiple plot threads were left unresolved. While this may have been intentional given the nature of the ending, I couldn’t help but wish for a bit more closure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Body horror, Violence, Blood