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gaymoonreader's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
riverlasol's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This was one of the most fun mystery books I've ever read. The narrator was amazing and I loved the way she changed her voice for different characters to bring them to life. Marlowe was such a witty, fun main character. And the mystery itself was engaging, with great interwoven storylines of the past and present day. Totally recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Murder
further tws:ceeess's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I really liked it, would recommend, but the protagonist is a little flat. Not dislikable, but not the most compelling character in the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Xenophobia, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Eugenics is discussed several times.