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itsjayprobaby's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.25
I absolutely adored this book. It was near perfect for me, but I found that the beginning was unnecessarily complicated and nonsensical. I totally understand that that's deliberate, and that it becomes clearer as you read, but I struggled with staying hooked because I was reading nonsense.
I'm so glad I did though. For all I found the begining slow and difficult, from around a third of the way in I was absolutely gripped and could not put this book down. I did find the plot a little predictable towards the very end, amd and found the actual ending lacked a little oomph but overall a fantastic, gripping novel with complexity and nuance that made me want it to never end.
I'm so glad I did though. For all I found the begining slow and difficult, from around a third of the way in I was absolutely gripped and could not put this book down. I did find the plot a little predictable towards the very end, amd and found the actual ending lacked a little oomph but overall a fantastic, gripping novel with complexity and nuance that made me want it to never end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide, Xenophobia, Excrement, and Vomit
sarah984's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wow. I don't even know what to say about this novel that won't spoil the experience for anyone thinking of reading it, but I really enjoyed this. The descriptions of the world are fascinating, the main character is charming and his ways of thinking are described in a way that makes them make sense, and the plot took plenty of turns.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Dementia, and Kidnapping
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Violence, Xenophobia, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail