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dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Review of Books 1 to 5 in the Maiden's Bookshelf series here.
Told in reversed chronological order through messages in bottles, Hell in a Bottle follows two siblings who’ve been stranded on a deserted Eden-like island for years. They are surrounded by abundant resources and have a bible for education and guidance. However, their downfall begins when they age and begin to feel tempted by sinful desires.
Suffice it to say, this short story is a tragic one. It loosely parallels the story of Adam and Eve, and focuses on the themes of sin and punishment, religious trauma, suicide and implicit incest.
Told in reversed chronological order through messages in bottles, Hell in a Bottle follows two siblings who’ve been stranded on a deserted Eden-like island for years. They are surrounded by abundant resources and have a bible for education and guidance. However, their downfall begins when they age and begin to feel tempted by sinful desires.
Suffice it to say, this short story is a tragic one. It loosely parallels the story of Adam and Eve, and focuses on the themes of sin and punishment, religious trauma, suicide and implicit incest.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Child death and Incest