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panic_at_the_bookshelf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The whole concept of the book creeped me out. However when things got explained I felt as if I missed something or was too dumb to understand, which is not a nice feeling to end a book. In a way it is rather disappointing, because I still have no idea on what exactly happened. It was a rather fast read and I was eager to pick up the book and see how things would evolve.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Alcohol
rhensie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
5.0
This was absolutely exquisite. The writing is gripping and immersive and dizzying - I read almost all of it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. The absolute visceral carnage of Tamsin's breakdown is raw and real despite the unreal circumstances in which it happens. I loved the science elements. The only thing I could ask for more of is more resolution around Penrose 2.0, who seemed to just disappear, maybe? I'm guessing he went through the door but I'm a cat person so give me more of the cat lore. . Oh, also, the subtle disability rep + the tense gayness throughout was 5/5.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Eye horrorivywwx's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Medical content, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
annamorgan27's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Blood, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting