A review by warped_star
The Cipher by Kathe Koja

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I really enjoyed the ride of this book, the tension that rose all around the Funhole and its quirks was… well fun! Everyone was equally unlikable in many ways, but I did feel bad for the main character Nicholas. His girlfriend was super annoying, great writing on that part, she was truly insufferable and horrible. Same with all the art gallery goons, I was happy about what happened to that one mask douche at the end. 

Even though the video was indicative as to what was most likely going to happen post book, I still was sort of left dissatisfied when he never jumped in. I get the appeal of leaving an open ending of sorts, like “will he or won’t he? We all know he did” but yeah idk just wish it was slightly longer? 

pretty bad ass about the girlfriends feet getting ripped off tho lmaoooo
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