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e_z's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Infidelity, Violence, Vomit, and Medical content
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Child abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Torture, Blood, Stalking, Abortion, and Pregnancy
hannas_ink_prints's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
sunnyjreads's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
kmfb87a5's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Gore, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Child abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Abortion
rrkreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is my first Icelandic-English translated novel and I enjoyed every single minute of the story.
Goes without saying that the translation was superlative because I didn't have any trouble flying through this novel. It was super engaging and interesting! I enjoyed the unique writing style too. Very matter of fact & not preachy at all.
I listened to the audiobook and personally it's my favorite way to consume translated novels as you can never go wrong with the names of people and places. Also you have the added benefit of getting the feel of the language and culture of the nationality represented through the novel.
I must say I did suspect the murderer quite early on mainly because there weren't many suspects to begin with. But, I was blown away by the motives and the way the author tied up everything in the end.
This book has some pretty gory murder scenes so please keep that in mind if you are squeamish about such things in books.
I am glad I discovered this author and I am looking forward to read more of her translated works, if any.
RRKReads objective grading: Invest grade - book with buying and adding to your collection.
RRKReads Subjective Rating: 4.5 🌟s
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Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gore, and Death of parent