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rachaellv 's review for:
Annihilation
by Jeff VanderMeer
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I'd describe it as a cosmic horror mini mystery, with emphasis on the surroundings/ environment & a particular writing style (Almost lyrical? Poetic?...) that I found enchanting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
Hypnosis in this book is powerful enough to control other people with keywords, overpowering their free will. Those hypnotized did originally consent in relation to a specific task but extra triggers were secretly added as well.