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karlin0336's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The whole crime solving aspect of the book was REALLY interesting and kept me invested in the story the whole time. As someone who loves The Naturals (which is a YA series where a group of teens are trying to help the FBI solve cold cases), that was perfect (and it also put me in a mood for a Naturals reread). The characters were also pretty well-developed in my opinion.
At the same time, though, there were many disgusting/disturbing parts of the book that I didn't like. There was quite a bit of graphic violence in particular. (See the content warnings section for a more comprehensive list.)
One other thing: I thought Dr. Lecter would play a more prominent role in the story, but he only made an appearance a handful of times (he was giving major evil mastermind vibes, so I was rather disappointed he didn't play a more prominent role).
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death, Homophobia, and Cannibalism
ehhmly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
persephonefoxx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Animal cruelty, Homophobia, and Cannibalism
bbk8's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Cannibalism
wipeout's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia and Medical content
Minor: Cannibalism and Pregnancy
keiiiiiiii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse and Murder
Moderate: Ableism and Abandonment
fawnalone's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
kilianisreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Torture, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
bwoo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol
borrelvissie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It took me quite a while to read this— it's heavy, in a way, you can tell that Harris thought everything through carefully. Knowing who the killer was since (nearly) the beginning made it better, seeing things from his twisted mind.. Then suddenly, you get thrown years into the past,
I did not see that last plottwist coming, at all.
Very pleasantly surprised by this book. Hats off to you, Mr Harris!
Graphic: Death, Gore, Torture, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Suicidal thoughts