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jsingh's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Koch is a talented writer, no doubt. I loved his use of language. So creative and eloquent. The plot left something to be desired, however.
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual content
torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Bullying, Child death, Racism, Sexual content, Abortion, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pedophilia and Pregnancy
beklovesbooks's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
3.75
Well done. Dark, creepy, sometimes hard to relate to. I like that it all takes place over one long dinner with flashbacks.
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
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