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a_violentfemme's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This is definitely a slow burn but I surprisingly sped through it. I picked it up because I loved Hurley's Starve Acre and I can definitely see the seeds for that book sown in this one- interest to see his development as an author. The atmosphere building was exceptional and it the religious element felt increasingly ominous. I read the maority of this during a huge spring storm and it was the perfect time to read this book.
Only eating a 3.25 as I didn't particularly care for the ending and some questions were left unanswered for me but overall I enjoyed it!
Only eating a 3.25 as I didn't particularly care for the ending and some questions were left unanswered for me but overall I enjoyed it!
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Minor: Child death
thebestofaly's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Alcohol
gmjohnson's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism and Child death
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
thereadingsparrow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Suicide, Terminal illness, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Pregnancy
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