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h4ppycupcake's review
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This was the most depressing and nerve wracking book I’ve read in a long time. I do not recommend reading this if you’re having a crisis of spirituality, or if you have general anxiety. It was well written, but at what cost to the reader? I feel uneasy now that’s finished. How does one pack such an incredible amount of existential dread and terror into only 110 pages? I won’t be reading anything else by this author, lest he sends me into a panic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Torture, Confinement, Self harm, Suicide, Body horror, Bullying, Death, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Grief, Sexual content, Violence, Mental illness, Slavery, and Terminal illness
applesodaperson's review
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Dang this book is such a hidden gem. Like wow. I feel like I need to go meditate or something. But yeah this was wild. The only criticism I have is that I wish it was longer! The world is so interesting and I could read for so long about Soren’s struggles and feelings. But even though this book left me feeling hollow, I like that it did. Because that feeling of hopelessness is exactly how the reader is supposed to feel. I also like that it didn’t end with Soren making it out. I think the scope of how long he has been there could never be captured in a book, so ending with him making it out would never be truly understandable. I think a longer book with the same ending would have just enhanced the feelings of despair that the reader gets .
Read from the Provo library.
Read from the Provo library.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Torture
allie_c73's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Racism, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Grief
Minor: Sexual content, Antisemitism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Cursing, and Genocide
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