angelfireeast24's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, Murder, and Bullying
Moderate: Abandonment and Violence
bhalpin's review
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Listened on audio. Narration was competent but not spectacular. Jimmy Perez sounded a lot like Sean Connery. Secondary characters are far more interesting and sympathetic than Jimmy Perez. Maybe that's the point? But look
Spoiler
, women who exist only to get harmed and thereby develop a tragic story for the men is one of the worst, stupidest cliches of cop fiction, and it's on full display here. Having watched the show, I knew Fran was going to die eventually, but her death was completely unnecessary to the narrative and relegated her to the role of a prop for Perez's development. Didn't expect this level of casual misogyny from a female author, but there you go.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Spoiler
death of spouse or romantic partner, Women in Refrigeratorslaurajeangrace's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Violence
Minor: Blood and Miscarriage
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