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A review by 50shadesofrae
Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I wanted to like this book. I love horror, love sci-fi, love mystery.
I loved the atmosphere, and the descriptions of the cruise ship were cinematic and beautifully horrifying.
But the main character well and truly sucked. Brutal case of telling not showing all of her issues, and none of her relationships with other characters felt real or earned.
Killer setting and concept, unbearable protagonist. I only stuck it out for the murder mystery.
I loved the atmosphere, and the descriptions of the cruise ship were cinematic and beautifully horrifying.
But the main character well and truly sucked. Brutal case of telling not showing all of her issues, and none of her relationships with other characters felt real or earned.
Killer setting and concept, unbearable protagonist. I only stuck it out for the murder mystery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Medical content, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Pandemic/Epidemic