emmaisfast's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kmmi_booklover's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
byejohn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dog_eared_'s review
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aundreaspencer's review against another edition
4.0
4.5! I wish I remembered from where or who I heard about this book so I can send them the bill from my therapist. This book was A. LOT. It grabs you from the very first page and doesn’t let go until the last. While it’s holding both your shoulders so you can’t move, it’s simultaneously punching you in the gut. It’s gory and filled with dread. It’s thrilling, and my anxiety was through the roof throughout. It’s beautifully written and excruciatingly sad. At times there were a few metaphors that were perhaps superfluous, but that’s me nitpicking. Conner Habib is definitely on my radar now. I can’t wait to see what he does next.
reneetaillon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ljacobus's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
dstrand12's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A truly haunting but incredibly well written rumination on repression, masculinity, isolation, and queerness.