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audiobookish's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
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
3.0
Was really excited for this read as the premise is quite unique. However, I found myself so frustrated and annoyed with the main characters most of the time, and the plot wasn't as shrouded in mystery as I would've liked. The theme/topic has wonderful potential, but I just couldn't connect with any of the characters enough to care, as harsh as that sounds.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault
hilmi's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
1.75
I am surprised at the high rating of this book. I acknowledge that the world-setting is interesting (if not fully fleshed-out or logical) and the premise of 5 minds in 1 body was also interesting. Given this, the 5 don't have distinct voices (we are told they are different but they sound the same). The plot was thin as all heck, with a roster of 8 characters total. It took about 20% of the book for me to figure out who and why, the how was later since I needed more exposure to the rules of the world - about 50%. Boring and ill-written despite a promising premise.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
jim_jam's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-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? No
2.0
Premise is okay but got boring quickly. Characters were very one dimensional and really realised on tired stereotypes. Alex is a dick but the whole fat phobia and so on is just gross and a poor excuse for a plot. .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Sexual assault, Suicide, Medical content, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
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