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adamsrib's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
i really liked this book. the prose was interesting, and the use of narrative in the book is something that i found really nice. spoilers ahead: the use of language as a form of Nerida, Bettina's mother, keeping control over her daughter was a poignant metaphor for how domestic and emotional abuse are perpetuated and upheld. the writing was well written and never bored me. when characters inside of the story told stories, there was some level of differentiation.
the story was also really nice. at the end of the book i found myself going 'oh, OH' as more and more loose ends began to wrap up and form a coherent story. this is most definitely a book you have to pay attention to to really understand: it's not something you can just breeze through. overall, i really liked it, and if you're interested in more domestic thriller-type books, then i recommend it for you.
the story was also really nice. at the end of the book i found myself going 'oh, OH' as more and more loose ends began to wrap up and form a coherent story. this is most definitely a book you have to pay attention to to really understand: it's not something you can just breeze through. overall, i really liked it, and if you're interested in more domestic thriller-type books, then i recommend it for you.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Death, and Violence
Minor: Car accident and Abandonment
kshertz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
It was an interesting dystopian view that left me with more questions than answers. I felt lost at times but soldiered through. Definitely for those who enjoy their dystopian a little more on the sad hopeless side.
Minor: Death, Violence, Stalking, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
fatfatrat's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Gaslighting
Minor: Car accident and Abandonment
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