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howattp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
1.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
13oclockreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Murder, and Sexual harassment
dizz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The show is better by miles but this was also interesting to read. I wouldn't recommend anyone reading this as a standalone because I'm afraid the characters didn't stick as much, asides from Eve and Villanelle.
It was exciting to see more from Villanelle's pov though, and there's a lot more detail for her jobs than in the show—where it's a bit more mysterious.
A lot of sex which is eh.
Overall, this was a lot more plot driven, and handed to the reader on a plate, while in the show it flows more interestingly. I don't mean to compare too much though and the book was okay on its own.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Abandonment
cady_sass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
theabee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
alexreads111's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
lucecanon's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault and Transphobia
emory's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
A fine thriller with seemingly low stakes as the main characters do not ever actually meet in this installment. Each scene is thoroughly set with emblematic and grandiose details of whichever European country Villanelle's about to assasinste someone at any given point. This can come across as extraordinary mood setting or unnecessary and ostentatious simply depending on the scene.
The fact that Villanelle's bisexuality is played as a moral failing and caused by sociopathy is a bit annoying, as are the pretty gratuitous sex scenes involving her, but what did I expect from a spy thriller that includes a female assassin?
Very middle of the road read for me, but again, it's hard to think strictly about the books pacing and plot when you are already aware of most of its plot and are familiar with someone else's interpretation of the characters. Good way to kill a day if you need.
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, Torture, and Transphobia
Minor: Misogyny and Rape
videokidd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Sexism and Transphobia
ellieinthelibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.0
Moderate: Death and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Transphobia