mynameisrebecca's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Since this is the first book in the series, it lays down a lot of the foundation for the setting, characters, and history that got us to the starting point of the story. Because of that, there's long stretches of "inaction" that make what could be a fast paced, exciting whodunit feel disjointed and broken. It's like a prequel meets an introductory novel which also adds unnecessary bulk and length to the book. This caused a back and forth of "slow and boring" base chapters and "fun and exciting" plot heavy chapters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Abandonment
Minor: Rape, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Due to the time period of the book, there is a lot of mentions of women's lack of agency, respect, and power in society.
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