A review by bookstorm_
City of Nightmares by Rebecca Schaeffer
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was a very interesting book. The world building is impressive, for 300 pages the world is detailed and interesting.
The characters are complex and have well developed personalities. The story is engaging with plot twists and mysteries that are gradually solved. In addition, the author uses the story to make very interesting reflections on human behaviour, social relationships and other more philosophical issues such as fear and anxiety/terror attacks.
I missed a bit of romance plot, but it is true that the story doesn't ask for it either, the characters develop a friendship and trust slowly through their own growth and development.
This book has been a very pleasant surprise, looking forward to reading the second one which I hope will be just as good.
The characters are complex and have well developed personalities. The story is engaging with plot twists and mysteries that are gradually solved. In addition, the author uses the story to make very interesting reflections on human behaviour, social relationships and other more philosophical issues such as fear and anxiety/terror attacks.
I missed a bit of romance plot, but it is true that the story doesn't ask for it either, the characters develop a friendship and trust slowly through their own growth and development.
This book has been a very pleasant surprise, looking forward to reading the second one which I hope will be just as good.