A review by skogsdottir
Naomi's Room by Jonathan Aycliffe

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

5/5 for the first half, 2/5 for the last. The beginning was incredibly tense and interesting and I couldn't put down the book. However, the ending felt rushed, some details were left unexplained and I was disappointed to see violence against women become a prominent theme near the end. I boycott this theme in entertainment because it's just not entertaining due to it being a reality for so many women. The shock factor was there for sure, but it went from spooky and tense to gross and uncomfortable. It became a different book.
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