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greyhoundtales's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-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
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Gore
skudiklier's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.5
This book was really interesting! I liked it more than Universal Harvester. I went in knowing nothing about the book (I just really like John Darnielle so I bought it forever ago), so it was probably more intriguing for me than it would be for someone who knew the premise. It was a nice audiobook to listen to while doing dishes. It made me think a lot. (minor spoilers about the end) I expected the ending to be more dramatic/emotional though; it was pretty much just tense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Cursing, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
adam830's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-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
A fantastic read with engaging characters throughout. The book strides along its own pace in a poetic way. It carries a rhythm you can almost tap your foot to. Worth every page. The only criticism I can think of is that I would have loved more exploration of the Trace Italian and the creation process, although I loved learning about Sean by the characters who play the game.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Body horror and Suicide attempt
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