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nicosta_music's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Things in Jars is a masterclass in Victorian detective novels and I absolutely loved every second of it. The prose is beautiful and captivating, and author Jess Kidd does an amazing job at painting the atmosphere of Victorian London. The characters themselves are interesting and multi-faceted, and the underlying mystery is thoroughly entertaining and a little bit creepy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Grief, Abortion, and Pregnancy
taimeow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Stalking, and Pregnancy