rebeccaquinton's review
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcoholism, Antisemitism, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, and Abortion
alannah_m's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would! Although it could easily have been a book of half the length I think. I went back and forth with the core mystery throughout the narrative, but I actually spent more time reflecting on Grace's upbringing and her narrative voice, which is really strong.
Pet Theory for this book: MARY WHITNEY ISN'T REAL
Pet Theory for this book: MARY WHITNEY ISN'T REAL
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Sexism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Murder, and Misogyny
Minor: Gun violence, Infidelity, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, and Forced institutionalization
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