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A review by annielou95
Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In so many ways this book was really strong. I loved the characters in so many ways and the way the plot unwound was a great ride (if a bit predictable at times).
My only issue is personal and that is that I prefer characters who sit in a grey area of morality but one character specifically was painted as basically evil and there's nothing that ever could have been done about it because it was in his genes. A totally fair writing choice, just not one that worked for me.
My only issue is personal and that is that I prefer characters who sit in a grey area of morality but one character specifically was painted as basically evil and there's nothing that ever could have been done about it because it was in his genes. A totally fair writing choice, just not one that worked for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual violence