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katya741's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kathryn1193's review against another edition
2.0
DNF at 40% but maybe I'll come back to it one day. Wouldn't mind someone spoiling the ending for me since I am curious.
freadman666's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.75
nemino23's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot recommend this book enough, the thrill, the way you're screaming at the character but also sympathizing with her, it's crazy good
heather_boo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 rounded up. Jamie is a woman with a dubious past out on parole for community service. In her ankle monitor she begins work at Atlas, a Macaque monkey commune headed by a group of hippie-esque women to whom Jamie wants to desperately belong. She recognizes her own insecurities, and also the desperation with which she attempts to uncover their secrets. My criticism is that there’s quite a bit of repetition in an attempt to continue to heighten the intrigue.
inesmeow's review against another edition
5.0
be gay, do cult?? (alex)
The first half messed me uppppp. The cult behavior and the first person POV made it so immersive to a point that it twisted my mind a bit! I really enjoyed this, overall, the story was engrossing and I truly couldn't put it down. I enjoyed the homage to my home state as well as the reflection on belonging, community and sense of debt to the environment we pillage daily. Jamie was such a real character, and her journey of trust, betrayal, self-preservation and survival amid tough circumstances was ultimately comforting.
The first half messed me uppppp. The cult behavior and the first person POV made it so immersive to a point that it twisted my mind a bit! I really enjoyed this, overall, the story was engrossing and I truly couldn't put it down. I enjoyed the homage to my home state as well as the reflection on belonging, community and sense of debt to the environment we pillage daily. Jamie was such a real character, and her journey of trust, betrayal, self-preservation and survival amid tough circumstances was ultimately comforting.
charley34's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
l_kohls's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Murder? Check. Monkey cults? Check. Cryptic ceremonies? Check. Lesbians? Check. The weirdest book I think I have ever read? Most definitely.
slyakhov's review against another edition
4.0
It was good, but didn't necessarily have that wow factor I was hoping it would. Still an enjoyable read!