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babyfacedoldsoul's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I can't imagine ever being in a situation like Malorie is in this book. That being said I still don't like her, but she is written well. I find it interesting that this book was published in 2020 but is a great predictor of how people would react to Covid, mask mandates, and taking safety precautions seriously. There's some interesting twists in this book as well. I found it easier to hold my interest than Bird Box and I devoured it in a short period of time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death of parent and Toxic friendship
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Terrifying psychological thriller that picks up Malorie’s story 12 years after Bird Box ends. The theories in this book are mind-blowing & the life that Malorie and her kids lead is astounding. So much of this novel relies on what we can and can’t fathom and the world-building helps support the novel’s assertion throughout that often we can’t begin to understand the things that are out there lurking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Excrement, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
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