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emmonsannae's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a great companion novel to The Passenger—probably not as great of a standalone (which is fine, that isn’t its purpose). It was neat to get to know Alicia as a person on her own terms but man those terms are bleak. Definitely some extremely not-fun moments. I’d recommend this book but not to anyone with an intense fear of drowning. Or any of the other 18 content warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Confinement, Death, and Grief
christiek's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Pretty sure most of this went over my head, but I somehow still enjoyed the reading experience. I have no idea why I hung with it and read the whole thing. I guess I found it interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis