A review by thescenery
To Be Devoured by Sara Tantlinger

dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Despite being gruesome, and the reading being slow for a book of only 92 pages, the author was able to craft a remarkably intricate story. While reading, the reader may feel uncomfortable, yet they can navigate between understanding Andi and comprehending her unstable mental state. This differentiation was crucial for the book, and the author did a magnificent job of transforming something terribly graphic into beautiful descriptions and perspectives.

However, it was hard to grasp any sympathy for the character. I don't know if it was on purpose or not, but I think the book would benefit from it, getting the reader involved with Andi, because otherwise I just didn't care much.
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