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withlivjones's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book does a really good job of capturing the uncomfortable sweltering heat of summer, combined with the main character’s guilt and paranoia. A short, tense read that was great for a two-hour train journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Suicide
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Animal death and Vomit
veelaughtland's review
dark
reflective
sad
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcohol
ciaraml4's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
This felt like a short Tarantino snippet filled with teenage angst
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
emilie_andry's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
kayjxde's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
catandherbooks's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.0
Didn't like it as much as I was hoping I would. Maybe that was to be expected with the page number on this book (104). But I still think it is a promising debut novel and will read the author's next book(s).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
aileen_macalister's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is a fast paced book that is easily read in one day. It is a good little book to bring on a flight.
The main theme of the book is how the reader interprets the protagonists actions. Is he wrong or just confused? The more you read the more you want to sit him down and give him a good talking to, but maybe that's because I'm no longer a teenager. I found myself thinking almost simultaneously that this book is for a much younger reader than me at 29 and also that I would never lend it to anyone under the age of 25.
It has moments of great depth and will keep you thinking about the happenings of the 100 or so pages for a long time after you put it down.
The main theme of the book is how the reader interprets the protagonists actions. Is he wrong or just confused? The more you read the more you want to sit him down and give him a good talking to, but maybe that's because I'm no longer a teenager. I found myself thinking almost simultaneously that this book is for a much younger reader than me at 29 and also that I would never lend it to anyone under the age of 25.
It has moments of great depth and will keep you thinking about the happenings of the 100 or so pages for a long time after you put it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
chloe_hazel's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Suicide
deanchaudhri's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
emotionally feral teenage boy spirals after witnessing a traumatic event on holiday - sharp prose w a gripping & oppressive atmosphere. related to the main character more than i probably should have ? v quick read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Violence
patroklos's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Grief, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment