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jrow's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I love the snarky commentary and the little shocking bits he just tosses on the ends of paragraphs like it’s ordinary. For example, the duke stood pointing with “what was left of his finger” 😳
It was also darker than I thought it would be in terms of suicide and sanity - I found it darker than moving pictures or the night watch series. Also, there are a lot of references to sex and rape that I was not expecting at all.
For the ending - it seemed a bit abrupt and yes there was hints that the fool was clever and the baby looked like the fool, but I think usually he drops more info on how the plot lines connect, and this one seemed closer to an ex machina. I also expected there to be more consequences or just narrative about the 15 years time travel.
But overall, I really enjoyed the storytelling and would read it again later on. I recommend the book :)
It was also darker than I thought it would be in terms of suicide and sanity - I found it darker than moving pictures or the night watch series. Also, there are a lot of references to sex and rape that I was not expecting at all.
But overall, I really enjoyed the storytelling and would read it again later on. I recommend the book :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, and Police brutality
Minor: Rape and Suicide
ampharos906's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Child death, Confinement, Sexual content, Suicide, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Death, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail