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The Fury by Alex Michaelides
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The reviews are all over the place. People who like theatre people and mysteries and unreliable narrators will enjoy this a heck of a lot. I think this might be a love it or hate it.
Finished it - so more than 2 stars. I did not enjoy it - it was more predictable than expected given the many plot twists. But for me the real question at play (sigh)- will you like the unlikeable, unreliable narrator - or hate him? I didn’t like him - knew where we were headed from the beginning. Yet, I finished it hoping to be surprised. Was not.
The audio narrator makes this tolerable. I would not have finished the print version. Would probably have turned to the back, seen my guess was right and not finished.
Finished it - so more than 2 stars. I did not enjoy it - it was more predictable than expected given the many plot twists. But for me the real question at play (sigh)- will you like the unlikeable, unreliable narrator - or hate him? I didn’t like him - knew where we were headed from the beginning. Yet, I finished it hoping to be surprised. Was not.
The audio narrator makes this tolerable. I would not have finished the print version. Would probably have turned to the back, seen my guess was right and not finished.
The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Night's Edge by Liz Kerin
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked this exploration of emotional abuse from a parent using a vampire metaphor. It’s very difficult and triggering, and also a visceral way to imagine this sort of abuse. Thoughtful and deep.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Physical abuse, Addiction, and Panic attacks/disorders
Definitely emotional abuse from a parent.