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pllylzbth's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death
Minor: Mental illness and Suicide
questingnotcoasting's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this a lot. There's not much plot but the atmosphere builds quietly and the book got under my skin without me noticing. I really liked the writing style and the descriptions of the countryside. I haven't read anything else by Lively and first picked this up in a charity shop because I'm drawn to the Penguin Modern Classics, however I'll definitely look out for more of her books now.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death