nevermoregothic's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/injury detail, Gun violence, Police brutality, Death, War, and Blood
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Grief, and Torture
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Incest, Child death, and Outing
lureadsdigitally's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
The Winter Guest was an enjoyable and compelling read, right up my alley. It was a post-war historical fiction with a paranormal, gothic streak. I would have liked if the ghost-story aspect was more pronounced, less like a spiritist kind of thing. I also anticipated some of the plot twists, and I would have liked it if they were more surprising. Anyhow, the historical aspect was beautiful and heart-wrenching, which is essential.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gore, Death, Murder, Blood, Gun violence, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Car accident, Police brutality, Pedophilia, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy, Incest, Kidnapping, and Torture
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