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kjn1329's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
jupiter_01's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- 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
3.25
I found myself frustrated with these characters, although I understand their predicaments. I'm usually a fan of queer psycho-sexuality and unlikable women, so it was a let down that I didn't jive with the main characters--I liked the side ones more. The setting was good and I was interested in the untenable dynamics of women in science.
While the middle of this book was a bit of a slog, the final act tied it together nicely, and I was left feeling like I'd witnessed a real tragedy. It was hard to be annoyed after Abbott's poetic revelations. However, I do wish the ending gave just a little more.
Poor Serge! I actually enjoyed the relationship between Alex and Kit until, well... his Straight Shenanigans.
This line will continue to haunt me: "There's a reason ... you feel so comfortable ... with the mice, and the rats."
While the middle of this book was a bit of a slog, the final act tied it together nicely, and I was left feeling like I'd witnessed a real tragedy. It was hard to be annoyed after Abbott's poetic revelations. However, I do wish the ending gave just a little more.
This line will continue to haunt me: "There's a reason ... you feel so comfortable ... with the mice, and the rats."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicide, and Murder