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nefelaki 's review for:
All the Colors of the Dark
by Chris Whitaker
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Things I loved about this book:
- it was gripping to read and I really enjoyed my time with it
- initially I was hesitant because I usually avoid books with child abuse however it was written in a way that didn’t make it overly triggering despite it being very dark
- Saint was fantastic and I loved her character, as well as Misty and Charlotte - some strong female leads among other loveable characters
- the ending wrapped things up nicely
Things I didn’t like about this book:
- the ending wrapped things up a bit too nicely. Especially the escape from prison and life as a fugitive. I mean how could so many connections all be at that prison. And how could Patch have painted the house so accurately. And the pirate sail on the sailboat? I just didn’t like any of that.
- this book was long and even though I liked it, it almost felt like 2 books in oneand once patch was arrested, I found myself just wanting it to finish.
- I really didn’t like the authors style. While it was descriptive and beautiful in many ways, there were also large gaps that did all get filled together but made it really difficult to read.
-There were also a lot of names of characters and it was often hard to follow. In fact it being difficult to follow is my main critic of the book.
- it was gripping to read and I really enjoyed my time with it
- initially I was hesitant because I usually avoid books with child abuse however it was written in a way that didn’t make it overly triggering despite it being very dark
- Saint was fantastic and I loved her character, as well as Misty and Charlotte - some strong female leads among other loveable characters
- the ending wrapped things up nicely
Things I didn’t like about this book:
- this book was long and even though I liked it, it almost felt like 2 books in one
- I really didn’t like the authors style. While it was descriptive and beautiful in many ways, there were also large gaps that did all get filled together but made it really difficult to read.
-There were also a lot of names of characters and it was often hard to follow. In fact it being difficult to follow is my main critic of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism