kmpuzzled's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Miscarriage, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, Classism, and Mental illness
nila's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Torture, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Murder, Medical content, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
chelseakasten's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Overall I liked the writing, but the violent and graphic narrative was overwhelming at points. I have read a lot of these types of books, and this was much more intense than Harry Hole, Armand Gamache, or even the first Department Q book.
Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, and Mental illness
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