octygon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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
0.5
I loathed this book. There was not a single likable character in here. The writing was terrible. The translation was abysmal. I probably would have given it one star just for the poor writing but the content made it even worse. Every page is more torture, violence, abuse. The violence against and general contempt for women was overwhelming. I know many of the characters were Nazis, so they are supposed to be terrible men, but the main characters showed the same contempt for women, Jews, and any other minority. It was so prevalent, it felt like the author was getting off on the exploitation. The whole book was distasteful and very difficult to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Body horror, Police brutality, Pedophilia, Murder, Vomit, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Antisemitism, Blood, Gore, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
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