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The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton

28 reviews

christinereads1823's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Love love love Turton's writing ability and style. Really immersive and wonderfully intricate! 

I was able to guess half of the ending before the reveal but the rest was a surprise.  Overall excellent read and highly recommend for anyone who loves the tangle of a well-plotted mystery!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, and Alcohol

kimberlyswalters's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny mysterious 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? N/A

5.0

I know how unlikely it is, but I'd willingly read stories of Sammy & Arent's previous mysterious in a heartbeat. They sound so thrilling and wonderful, which is just a testament to how amazing this book is. The few times their past cases are mentioned is more than enough to convince me of their greatness. I would also read a sequel

about how they manage and pull off their plans afterwards and spin Old Tom into a warning for horrible noble people to fear

. The afterward/apology at the end was also a delight to read. I think I just really love Stuart Turton's writing. It makes me giddy. I feel excitement like I imagine Sara and Lia probably did reading stories of Sammy & Arent's cases.  I can't wait for his next book (although I'm well aware it will have nothing to do with this story, and that's fine. My wants are just praise for his world-building.). All of this is just me trying to say that if you're reading my review, you should read this book. I love it.

Addressing the afterward;
P.S. I imagine Arent as John Cena, but gruffer. Not necessarily sexy, but not not sexy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Blood

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

selenatothemax's review

adventurous dark mysterious 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, and Classism

Moderate: Animal death, Sexual violence, Alcohol, and Colonisation

Minor: Excrement, Vomit, and War

mrslsmith's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Rape, Torture, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Murder, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail

katelarson's review

slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Torture, Vomit, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual violence and Sexual harassment

j_squaredd's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Well written and something I couldn’t put down; it was dark, tense, and mysterious. Great for those that love both thrillers and historical fiction. I wasn’t completely satisfied with the ending - it wrapped up a little too neatly for my taste - which is the only reason this isn’t a 5 star.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Blood, Vomit, and Murder

Moderate: Ableism and Racism

tallbox's review

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Gore, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Vomit, Death of parent, and Colonisation

Minor: Pregnancy

shinsoukoku's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Violence

Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Genocide, Torture, Excrement, Vomit, War, and Injury/Injury detail

set in the medieval era, there is a brief scene of sara having to fulfill her "obligations" with her abusive husband and multiple threats of assault leading up to a character suggesting they, the men, use the women of the ship as they wish, willing or not.

aviery's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Excrement, Vomit, and Death of parent

carodonahue's review

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Blood, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Murder, and Colonisation