literaryliaisons's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child abuse
abbierose_m's review
dark
fast-paced
2.0
I think I hated this book. But it was engaging and I finished quickly. Not the fun kind of dark academia, though perhaps it’s just too close to home for me. It’s insightful, in its way, though also a blunt instrument, and I’m glad to be done with it. Truly do not read this if you’re ABD or on the job market…
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
gnothiseauton's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’m a classicist, so this book was absolutely perfect for me. Beautifully written by someone who clearly knows the field intimately
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
eavans's review
dark
tense
slow-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
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