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lit_with_lauren's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Sexual assault, and Fire/Fire injury
mariakureads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I forget how easily this author sucks me into her books.
She has this incredible ability to create magic in a few sentences that make the characters not just realistic but so close to be able to touch. Allen's strength is in that magical realism as she takes you through these people's lives for a few pages as the perspective changes from one character to another.
This was a page turner for me that I had to force myself to slow down and be able to see Lost Lake, it's inhabitants and the ghosts in the water.
She has this incredible ability to create magic in a few sentences that make the characters not just realistic but so close to be able to touch. Allen's strength is in that magical realism as she takes you through these people's lives for a few pages as the perspective changes from one character to another.
This was a page turner for me that I had to force myself to slow down and be able to see Lost Lake, it's inhabitants and the ghosts in the water.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism