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anniekinowolf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
More twists that a game of twister, most of which just whacked me in the face as I'm looking the other way.
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder
serendipitysbooks'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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping
bbell99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide
rochlay24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse and Kidnapping
Minor: Child death and Rape
othersociologist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
mjdedevis24'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Dementia, Murder, and Gaslighting
e11en's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, and Stalking
sarah_bovill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement and Dementia
samwescott's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It’s not a super character-driven story (plot is definitely the driver here), so it follows that I was a little overwhelmed by the cast of the novel. Not a lot of big personalities or particularly charismatic relationships, (which is surprising for a cult book) to the point where I was struggling to tell some characters apart. But once I got that sorted and the book showed me that the unfolding story was the priority, I settled in for a good time. And I cannot overstate how much the twist(s) got me.
Recommend for folks who don’t have child abuse triggers, like a lot of twists, and value plot over characters. There is a very good dog and he does not die. 👍🏻
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
Moderate: Sexual assault
annathorwolf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Dementia, Kidnapping, and Murder