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lisa_hin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
paraparx15's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
It's a cool concept but I'm not completely sold on its execution.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Death, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual content
gracetmhenry's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was murder porn. I really, really did not need the violent assaults over and over again to understand that one character is a murderer and that the victim never deserves to die.
Three stars: readable but I had major qualms throughout.
I enjoyed the journalist on a hunt for justice; the concept of multiverse traveling and the mechanics involved (despite the obvious potholes); and the exploration of love and loss and what makes life meaningful. I would have edited the shit out of this book to get more character development and less... let's call it ~ambiance~. Some characters act completely outside of their stated motivations and backstories at the end, but I still wanted to know how it would end.
Three stars: readable but I had major qualms throughout.
I enjoyed the journalist on a hunt for justice; the concept of multiverse traveling and the mechanics involved (despite the obvious potholes); and the exploration of love and loss and what makes life meaningful. I would have edited the shit out of this book to get more character development and less... let's call it ~ambiance~. Some characters act completely outside of their stated motivations and backstories at the end, but I still wanted to know how it would end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
mojatta's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Some books just have such fantastic, fast paced plots that I have no want or ability to assess anything else about the writing. This is that. So fun, so well done, sci-fi elements are very approachable and the specific kind of multiverse is well established and explained without being clunky. Bravo! 4 stars because I could’ve done with more suspense (but the ending was rather inevitable ofc so i was reading bc i was invested)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, and Grief
cj13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
mrsalexisrjones's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Helped me get out of a reading slump!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
bloopyfloopy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
whattaylorreads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Murder
storykath's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
This incredibly fast-paced book was a quick two-day read for me, and it was enjoyably gripping, if not a phenomenal piece of writing.
Everything about this book was executed well - the pacing, the writing style, the characters, the concept. It just wasn't groundbreaking to me. Once the multiverse concept was established, there weren't many other clever worldbuilding elements. The characters are distinct and interesting, but they also aren't surprising or nuanced. I enjoyed the POV shifts and the subtle way that some information vwad repeated in different ways by different characters.
This may not be a life-changing sci-fi thriller, but it's more than adequate as a quick, engaging read.
Everything about this book was executed well - the pacing, the writing style, the characters, the concept. It just wasn't groundbreaking to me. Once the multiverse concept was established, there weren't many other clever worldbuilding elements. The characters are distinct and interesting, but they also aren't surprising or nuanced. I enjoyed the POV shifts and the subtle way that some information vwad repeated in different ways by different characters.
This may not be a life-changing sci-fi thriller, but it's more than adequate as a quick, engaging read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Police brutality
audc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A fast read. The sci-fi part really got me, because it’s like a cozy murder and not all repercussions are explored.
The only diversity is in different class and the one black best friend -her family. Mental illness is alluded though not in discussed in-depth.
You don’t really need to focus on the sci-fi theory and there aren’t really any information dumps.
Great quote….
Zar spread her arms dramatically. “They blame you for making them feel something. And instead of dealing like a normal human being, they want to make you feel something back. Scared, angry, doesn’t matter. It’s a power thing. They all do it. Even the nice ones. Especially the nice ones... »
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The 22 Murders of Madison May
Max Barry
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The only diversity is in different class and the one black best friend -her family. Mental illness is alluded though not in discussed in-depth.
You don’t really need to focus on the sci-fi theory and there aren’t really any information dumps.
Great quote….
Zar spread her arms dramatically. “They blame you for making them feel something. And instead of dealing like a normal human being, they want to make you feel something back. Scared, angry, doesn’t matter. It’s a power thing. They all do it. Even the nice ones. Especially the nice ones... »
Extrait de
The 22 Murders of Madison May
Max Barry
Ce contenu est peut-être protégé par des droits d’auteur.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Death and Gun violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts