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emilyplun's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Cancer, Self harm, and Sexual harassment
aileron's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death
ghostreadin's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Cancer
laurareads87's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5. The Two Doctors Górski is an interesting blend of science and magic that I can also appreciate as a critical exploration of some of the most challenging aspects of graduate school culture (the competitiveness, the extraordinarily asymmetric power relations between supervisors and students, and the severe pressure to create particular kinds of research output). Fellman's writing is beautiful, and immediately drew me into the world of the novel. Something about the pacing didn't quite work for me -- I found the build-up and world-building of the first half more interesting than the "climax" and conclusion of the second. It's a very insular story, following only a few characters; I found myself wanting to get to know more of this world outside the narrow frame of the main character's life. I'd happily read another book in this universe, and I'll absolutely seek out more from Fellman.
Thank you to NetGalley & Tor for providing me with an ARC to review.
Thank you to NetGalley & Tor for providing me with an ARC to review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Death, and Medical content
Minor: Alcohol
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