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frogglin's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A solid thriller with a great sense of place and time. Like the best thrillers, the twists and turns are strong and generally unpredictable. The small cast of characters and their stories threading through and over each other is satisfying - another few people and it would have become unwieldy.
The main character is not a human at all, it is the Asylum that has impacted everyone in their own way. More than that would be telling.
Although the tension and twists were compelling, toward the end I found myself rushing to get through it.
The main character is not a human at all, it is the Asylum that has impacted everyone in their own way. More than that would be telling.
Although the tension and twists were compelling, toward the end I found myself rushing to get through it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Dementia, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Homophobia
siobhanward's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
There were points where I hovered around a 3* rating, but it really picked up in the second half! Some parts of this book were a bit predictable, but there were lots of elements that I never saw coming!
I loved how this book moved through time and between different perspectives, it really added a layer. Definitely a worthwhile read!
I loved how this book moved through time and between different perspectives, it really added a layer. Definitely a worthwhile read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Violence