A review by rubenstein
Annabel Lee by

2.0

Bouncing between a 2 and 3. On the one hand, yay Poe-inspired mystery! On the other, his characterization of the only woman (another had a bit part - few scenes at most - and the other MC was a child) was atrocious. Hating all women because her ex-husband had cheated and fathered a child while stationed in the Middle East. Using gurl multiple times in conversation. Feeling tempted to take back ex-husband after he buys diamond earrings, a red dress, and "sassy" boots. She's the only one who has her size (a 6) and clothing described - sometimes in detail.

While I enjoyed the story (apart from the Dan Brown-esque reveal at the end) the way the author wrote his sole woman rubbed me the wrong way.

For more thoughts head over to The Pretty Good Gatsby!