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mbucalo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
3.0
jaclyncrupi's review against another edition
3.0
Perhaps my expectations were too high but this really did not live up to the hype for me. As a reimagining of the life of Madame Tussaud it is, well, quite silly. The voice was strong but I felt the narrative had no gravitas. Despite my fascination with the French Revolution I had no interest in that section. I’m honestly scratching my head about why so many people are loving this book.
syds_shelves's review against another edition
really cool. love the illustrations but it’s a bit too slow for what I need right now
noemieblue's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
clairelovestoread's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
mono_86's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
renegadedryad's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I wasn't going to give this book 5 stars, but this was the first time in years that I purchased a book and read all 400+ pages in a single day.
It's unusual voice, and occasionally disturbing content, held me captive in a way very few books have managed in my adulthood.
The story is often terrible and sad, but somehow - despite all - it never is quite hopeless.
I occasionally found myself frustrated with the main character's lack of a conscious desire for autonomy. But, looking back at the book, it wouldn't have added to the story.
It's unusual voice, and occasionally disturbing content, held me captive in a way very few books have managed in my adulthood.
The story is often terrible and sad, but somehow - despite all - it never is quite hopeless.
I occasionally found myself frustrated with the main character's lack of a conscious desire for autonomy. But, looking back at the book, it wouldn't have added to the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicide, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
ghostsdays's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0