jimk1n's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-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? Yes
1.75
The first 80% of this book was simultaneously one of the best and worst books I’ve read. Completely unpleasant to read and yet I couldn’t put it down. The POV of a teenager without much of a conscience or respect for life, combined with child-like superstitions and glimpses of twisted kindness, was really compelling.
This is a book that’s screaming to say “I have a point!” and “I want to say something about the human condition!” But the ending felt abrupt and confused, and now that I’ve finished I’m not sure I want or care to know what the “point” was.
This is a book that’s screaming to say “I have a point!” and “I want to say something about the human condition!” But the ending felt abrupt and confused, and now that I’ve finished I’m not sure I want or care to know what the “point” was.
drmroberts's review against another edition
3.75
One of the few disturbing books I have read where I found the content was justified.
I didn't see the twist or ending coming at all, but it framed the whole novel nicely. It could be seen as a little ham-fisted, or that a certain cause will lead to a certain effect, but it does raise questions and highlight warnings.
I didn't see the twist or ending coming at all, but it framed the whole novel nicely. It could be seen as a little ham-fisted, or that a certain cause will lead to a certain effect, but it does raise questions and highlight warnings.
villain_coded_queer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
moonmoth's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pwatson97's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
gxjira's review against another edition
holy fuck this is literally agonizingly boring
horrorfanstu's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Was bored for most of the book. Nothing really happens. The twist near the end was unexpected, though, I enjoyed that. It increased my rating slightly.
necrabelle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
zee_brdh's review against another edition
I don't know what I think about this book, and all because of the last chapter, or the last sentence.
I liked the prose though.
I liked the prose though.