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annaavian's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
A dark and gloomy novella that failed to deliver.
I was expecting a fantasy with dragons, but instead got a mundane story focused on toxic masculinity and power struggles over women with little to no fantastical elements. The story felt a bit bleak with a rushed portrayal of a boy's life after losing his father, surrounded by a cold-hearted, distant mother and cruel relatives. The writing style is sparse, and the characters are unlikable at best. And after all that build-up, the ending left me disappointed.
I was expecting a fantasy with dragons, but instead got a mundane story focused on toxic masculinity and power struggles over women with little to no fantastical elements. The story felt a bit bleak with a rushed portrayal of a boy's life after losing his father, surrounded by a cold-hearted, distant mother and cruel relatives. The writing style is sparse, and the characters are unlikable at best. And after all that build-up, the ending left me disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicide, and Pregnancy
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
biblioghoul's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide and Grief
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
aardwyrm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A great deal of atmosphere and skillfully executed tone, not as much actual story or character to back up the mood as one might wish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Self harm and Sexual content