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danachiong's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The pacing in the start might be a bit slow but it's really only to set up the tone of the book. Once you get into the rhythm it's an amazing read!
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and War
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
internationalreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
mariebrunelm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I first read this book last year, having been drawn to the diverse take on dark academia, and the first time round the book had come very close to being a favourite of the year. The good news is, it's just as engaging the second time round!
You have elements of mystery, a pinch of magical realism, nuanced characters, diverse representation, gorgeous prose and thought-provoking conversations.
This book very much feels like basking in the light of a very charismatic and very knowledgeable speaker, you know the kind? These fascinating people you could spend hours listening to. That's close to what I felt reading this book, in a fiction format. I just wish the ending was a little less rushed, but that's probably because I would have happily read a couple more hundred pages like that.
Graphic: Child death, Sexual assault, Islamophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Self harm
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