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rooks_books's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.0
This was one of those random books I picked up at a library discard sale years ago, then let languish on my bookshelf, and I'm happy I finally got around to it. I didn't have a lot of expectations going in, but I wholeheartedly enjoyed it. It definitely has its flaws, from a very trope-y cast, the occasional blatant Man Writing a Woman moments, and the genre-typical hero worship of law enforcement, but the main protagonist was compelling, I really enjoyed the themes about healing from trauma, and while it does feature extreme instances of sexual violence, they never felt voyeuristic and were treated with the gravity they deserved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture
juso's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Murder
starryeyedrage's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Grief
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