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theresa_ac's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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? No
4.75
Daughters of Block Island started slower than I usually prefer, but once I got into it I could not put it down. Every time I thought I had something figured out, Carmen threw another loop into the mix, keeping me hooked. It's made even better by the afterword, in which Carmen details how the book got here. Her writing process was relatable, and her dogged dedication to seeing this book through only added to the value of it. I hope it will one day be considered a contemporary gothic horror classic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Self harm, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
dmswack3's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.25
Beautifully dark, gothic, and mysterious.
The perfect murder mystery to end the year! A must read for the lovers of gothic horror, who enjoy a touch of historical fiction, and love a good murder mystery.
Be highly aware of content warnings!
The perfect murder mystery to end the year! A must read for the lovers of gothic horror, who enjoy a touch of historical fiction, and love a good murder mystery.
Be highly aware of content warnings!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail