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The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I'm glad I didn't listen to all the DNF reviews of this book, and carried on to the end.
If you can look past the gas lighting, the lies, and the whole Stockholm relationship, then the book is actually a decent psychological thriller.
I enjoyed the suspense, even with the repetitive nature of the issues the main character faced whilst in the cave.
I can at least recommend this as an Audiobook.
I think this could actually make a decent movie, one similar to Buried etc, because of the suspense. Honestly, I'm glad I gave it a chance, it may not be the best book I've listened to, and it definitely started out slow, but it hooked me in regardless!
If you can look past the gas lighting, the lies, and the whole Stockholm relationship, then the book is actually a decent psychological thriller.
I enjoyed the suspense, even with the repetitive nature of the issues the main character faced whilst in the cave.
I can at least recommend this as an Audiobook.
I think this could actually make a decent movie, one similar to Buried etc, because of the suspense. Honestly, I'm glad I gave it a chance, it may not be the best book I've listened to, and it definitely started out slow, but it hooked me in regardless!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical trauma and Gaslighting
A Spectre in the Stream by Simon Tull
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.25