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jrlittlejohn97's review against another edition
I read the first 33% then skipped around, and skimmed the last chunk.
I was really, really ezcited about the premise, but what the author did with was really not to my taste. On paper it seems right up my alley, even digging a little bit into character traits and dynamocs, but I spent most of my time with this book extremely frustrated. I do have a number of actual critiques on the execution. The book is clunky. For example, I think a lot of the social issues were brought up unnaturally, I didnt like the pacing of the central friendship, and i didnt think the way vampirism was used as a metaphor was effective. But my biggest issue is I wanted it to be something other than it was. My issues with execution wouldnt have killed the book for me if it spoke to me. It was a real bummer, because I really liked the premise and the world that was set up.
I will say, the Gotham comparison is completely apt. I have seen reviews that dont seem to get the spirit of that comparison. Gotham is a a cartoonishly corrupt, absolutely off the wall, batshit crazy place to live. Im pretty sure some comics have offered the explanation that the reason its SO bad is supernatural.
I was really, really ezcited about the premise, but what the author did with was really not to my taste. On paper it seems right up my alley, even digging a little bit into character traits and dynamocs, but I spent most of my time with this book extremely frustrated. I do have a number of actual critiques on the execution. The book is clunky. For example, I think a lot of the social issues were brought up unnaturally, I didnt like the pacing of the central friendship, and i didnt think the way vampirism was used as a metaphor was effective. But my biggest issue is I wanted it to be something other than it was. My issues with execution wouldnt have killed the book for me if it spoke to me. It was a real bummer, because I really liked the premise and the world that was set up.
I will say, the Gotham comparison is completely apt. I have seen reviews that dont seem to get the spirit of that comparison. Gotham is a a cartoonishly corrupt, absolutely off the wall, batshit crazy place to live. Im pretty sure some comics have offered the explanation that the reason its SO bad is supernatural.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Rape
pvbobrien's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, and Classism
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