A review by kiramke
The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Interesting reinterpretation - I question whether it's a retelling - with a clear directive.  I'm impressed with the form mostly because I think it works, and that's so rare.  I do think the marketing of the book is off the mark, and there's something of a first-novel-messiness about it, but overall it held my interest.