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dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This was a real disappointment. The concept of the tete-beche book is a clever one and kudos to the author for attempting something so challenging. Sadly, in my opinion, he doesn't pull it off. Neither book stands alone. The characters are ciphers in service to the plot so I didn't care what happened to any of them. Some of the descriptions of place and atmosphere are well done but the dialogue and characterisation was unconvincing, particularly in the 1930s section. The mystery in this section was far too obvious. And the Victorian mystery, such as it is, was solved by a lazy device. It's an easy read and fast paced but a missed opportunity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Chronic illness, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Forced institutionalization
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