kim_104's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
3.75
War echt bisschen zu sehr detaillier beschrieben manchmal; mache sowas nicht oft, aber hätte ich nicht zwischendurch mal bei einigen Seiten nur die wörtliche Rede gelesen und den Rest geskippt wäre ich vermutlich nie ganz durchgekommen.
Spoiler
Ich persönlich bevorzuge es Außerdem auch mehr bei Krimis wenn man Hinweise kriegt und selbst Vermutungen aufstellen kann; hier kann man das leider nicht viel tun. Aber not bad was die Autorin sich da ausgedacht hat.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Child abuse
Minor: War and Miscarriage
rowiash's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is not for everyone, but it was right up my alley; the slow buildup, multi-faceted characters, and twists and turns as new clues lead to new theories made for an enjoyable summer evening read. The vast majority of those twists felt earned by careful groundwork laid along the way, though one in particular was a bit out of nowhere - but by that point I was already invested and gave it a pass for brightening a fairly tragic story. Themes of motherhood and identity, especially in regard to Eleanor, really hit home for me and made it seem like the author had something to say beyond the mystery plot itself.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping and Child death
Minor: Miscarriage
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