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asourceoffiction's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
2.0
On paper, the mystery surrounding Alvaro's death is intriguing. And certainly the drama and emotion ramp up towards the end. But I never connected with the characters (even Manuel), and although I appreciated the rich back stories and side plots, I just never fully engaged with it.
The pace is really slow for most of the book, and I'm not sure if it wanted to market itself as a poetic portrayal of grief or a gripping murder mystery. Ultimately it feels like it was a little of both, or a lot of neither.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Miscarriage
7838208's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Cursing, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Murder
morebedsidebooks's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicide, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Clergy abuse is a topic. There are also instances depicting sex work and mentions of blackmail.