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A review by talknerdybookblog
The Highgate Cemetery Murder by Irina Shapiro
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Representation: Indian side characters who are Muslim
Mature Themes:
• Alcohol use and abuse
• Opium use and abuse
• Sexual content doesn't surpass discussion in the context of the police investigation (e.g., sex workers offering their services, what certain clients ask to be performed)
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Murder
• Mutilation of a corpse
• Autopsy during the mid-19th century described
• Discussion and recounting of gang r@pe of side characters
• Murder of Hero's wife while pregnant described in detail
• Alcoholism
• Drug abuse
• Grief
• Death of Heroine's brother
• Sexism
• Prejudice against sex workers (challenged by protagonists)
• PTSD from serving in the Crimean war as a nurse
Ending:HFN
Mature Themes:
• Alcohol use and abuse
• Opium use and abuse
• Sexual content doesn't surpass discussion in the context of the police investigation (e.g., sex workers offering their services, what certain clients ask to be performed)
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Murder
• Mutilation of a corpse
• Autopsy during the mid-19th century described
• Discussion and recounting of gang r@pe of side characters
• Murder of Hero's wife while pregnant described in detail
• Alcoholism
• Drug abuse
• Grief
• Death of Heroine's brother
• Sexism
• Prejudice against sex workers (challenged by protagonists)
• PTSD from serving in the Crimean war as a nurse
Ending: