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cerebellum's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
Minor: Kidnapping
hazeyjane_2's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4 stars - engaging, atmospheric mystery set in a rural NSW town. I love mysteries where the detective is tangled up in the town and its secrets. Some good moments of humour throughout: always a huge bonus. I would've liked a bit more characterisation of the victim, but the rest was well done. The eerie crime scene, the multiple suspects, the inhabitants' various relationships. The one other criticism I had was of Felix. I liked the breakdown of her marriage, but having an affair with your work partner is just a silly/unnecessary cliche, IMO.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
jenniferpalmblad's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
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