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greatexpectations77's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I liked this book better than the last one in the series because there were characters that weren't all white, post-war men who had similar experiences. I had such a rough time telling them apart in the first book. I also very much liked the addition of the female detective Emma Holmes. Also a super terrifying crime, and I appreciate the respect for the experiences and intelligence of children.
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Death, Blood, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and War
brittanyw98's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
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