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masego's review
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Death
Minor: Homophobia and Grief
keegan_leech's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Well-written, with an interesting story and characters that feel like they have a real depth. The book tackles a lot of lofty-sounding themes, from family to religion. But it never goes for simple or trite answers, and lets the characters play out their stories. They're really strong stories too. The character arcs felt solid, and well-motivated. Even the worst person in the novel isn't treated as an evil cartoon villain, and none of the characters are paragons of virtue either. They all just feel like people.
The novel also plays to its setting really well. Instead of turning characters into commentaries on Johannesburg, they felt grounded in the city.
If you like slightly supernatural mysteries and flawed but sympathetic characters, I'd highly recommend Invisible Strings. Although I can't think of anyone I wouldn't recommend it to. I think anyone would enjoy it.
The novel also plays to its setting really well. Instead of turning characters into commentaries on Johannesburg, they felt grounded in the city.
If you like slightly supernatural mysteries and flawed but sympathetic characters, I'd highly recommend Invisible Strings. Although I can't think of anyone I wouldn't recommend it to. I think anyone would enjoy it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual assault
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Terminal illness, Kidnapping, and Religious bigotry