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theinfamousj's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
That said, I am glad that my guess of some of the worst of human behavior and family dynamics weren't at play in this book. If anything, it ended up being a relief to learn why the deceased was unalived.
For those who did not realize, as I did not realize, the book is written as a series of television scripts for episodes of a reality television show which apparently has a panel of homicide experts solving cold case murders. This particular season that we are reading in this novel is season three or later. And, luckily, there is a lot of exposition for the non-British audience who might be watching/reading.
The cast of characters in the television show have the appearance of diversity of race, gender, nationality, and even sexual orientation, however I found myself unable to distinguish between them were not their names listed with their dialogue. It seems that Cara Hunter only wrote one character, but gave that character many names if you follow my meaning. For this, minus half a star.
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Physical abuse and Sexual assault
martinkid45419'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
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Police brutality, Dementia, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
brandonssmead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Car accident, and Alcohol