partytattoos's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
okay so this book is kind of good, until the totally unneeded and surprising sexual assault. kind of ruined it. I still love Sidney though my guy is trying his hardest
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Sexual assault
anna_dominoes's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Disappointing. The research on the period was a bit too visible and the actual crimes full of clichés. Some gratuitous sadism towards the « silly woman who confronted the criminal alone and had to be rescued » trope. Sigh.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, and Kidnapping
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