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chldshsambino's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
sistersharpie's review against another edition
4.0
Very well done thriller. The cast of characters were interesting, diverse, and likable (at least the ones that you wanted to like.) The horror of the crimes were shocking and kept you wanting to find the perpetrator(s???) no spoilers here!! didn’t love the ending, but thoroughly enjoyed the ride.
fro_alchemist's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
michrego's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
momoj8's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
hulseymom2's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
3.75
andersonstovall's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Hate crime, Racism, Blood, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Chronic illness, and Drug abuse
caufeegal's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable Read
The subject material was really tough to read but the story itself was solid. Trying to figure who was the murderer was tough indeed.
The subject material was really tough to read but the story itself was solid. Trying to figure who was the murderer was tough indeed.
diegomderas's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
A cool gothic mystery novel taking place in rural Virginia. Strong True Detective vibes but sometimes this influence is a little too on-the-nose. Some very touching character moments between the protagonist and his father and the novel does a good job of portraying the town and it's inhabitants. I wasn't particularly taken with the protagonist's religious angst as it felt immature at times but the story wraps up nicely and I like what the protagonist does at the very end.
Good book.
A cool gothic mystery novel taking place in rural Virginia. Strong True Detective vibes but sometimes this influence is a little too on-the-nose. Some very touching character moments between the protagonist and his father and the novel does a good job of portraying the town and it's inhabitants. I wasn't particularly taken with the protagonist's religious angst as it felt immature at times but the story wraps up nicely and I like what the protagonist does at the very end.
Good book.