A review by hurlyburlywitch
House of Open Wounds by Adrian Tchaikovsky

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I adored this well-worked attack on colonialism and imperialism, on living under bureaucratic tyranny, and on thinking you ever know where the story will end. Visceral, charming, and an ending so satisfying I raved about it for weeks.