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shrektien's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
Minor: Rape, Self harm, and Sexual violence
sguest13's review
- 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? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, and Murder
veronikar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
a_novel_craving's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
nicole_cob_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
welllovedspines's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
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My first experience reading a Stephen King novel didn't disappoint. Now, if you haven't read a novel by Stephen King yet, be warned that gore and horror await you. There were a couple moments where I was grossed out, but it didn't linger. The plot continued to chug along and I was engrossed again. Oh, and language warnings too. If that's a big thing for you, King might be someone for you to refrain from reading.
Without trying to give much away, this books is about a couple of interconnected murders, but the murderer seems impossible to fathom. As the book goes along, the twin halves of the main character become more and more intertwined. It was as much a psychological thriller as it was an actual crime thriller. But I will say that I might be a little creeped out by sparrows now.
I can't wait to read more books by King, but I know that I will need to space them out. I don't mind spooky and creepy, but I do value my sleep! I think this would be a good one to start with if you want to get a taste for his books. Oh, and the writing is top-notch! Seriously.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, and Violence
erikwmj's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicide attempt
kingsteph's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Minor: Rape
unstablementallykas's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder
kelseak96's review
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Gore and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping and Medical trauma
Minor: Sexual violence