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biolexicon's review against another edition
1.0
Sensitive content note: rape
Welp, not a strong start to my 2021 reading year. I DNF'ed this with about 20 pages left. I was doing OK with it until it introduced rape as part of the plot. Then the book lost me. I am supposed to buy that rapists would abide by a pact to not rape married or promised women because it wouldn't be Christian? What a noble horde of *rapists*
And then weird judgement started coming in for those women passengers who acquiesced to the power held by the men who would rape them? It couldn't possibly be they've been conditioned their whole life that they don't hold power and their only option is to submit, as resistance brings more punishment. No, let's flatten this issue to be more black-and-white and judge *the female passengers* and not put all judgement where it belongs. With, I don't know, the RAPISTS.
I know, one of the female passengers wasn't acquiescing at all - only pretending she was. Judgement lifted, that makes it so much better, right?!?!? We were totally OK judging her, her pretense was the problem, not us!
I just... can't. This is some strong 2020 dumpster fire energy, gonna go burn some sage, and hope 2020 stays where it belongs (I started this at the end of 2020). I’m ready to move onto the next book.
Welp, not a strong start to my 2021 reading year. I DNF'ed this with about 20 pages left. I was doing OK with it until it introduced rape as part of the plot. Then the book lost me. I am supposed to buy that rapists would abide by a pact to not rape married or promised women because it wouldn't be Christian? What a noble horde of *rapists*
And then weird judgement started coming in for those women passengers who acquiesced to the power held by the men who would rape them? It couldn't possibly be they've been conditioned their whole life that they don't hold power and their only option is to submit, as resistance brings more punishment. No, let's flatten this issue to be more black-and-white and judge *the female passengers* and not put all judgement where it belongs. With, I don't know, the RAPISTS.
I know, one of the female passengers wasn't acquiescing at all - only pretending she was. Judgement lifted, that makes it so much better, right?!?!? We were totally OK judging her, her pretense was the problem, not us!
I just... can't. This is some strong 2020 dumpster fire energy, gonna go burn some sage, and hope 2020 stays where it belongs (I started this at the end of 2020). I’m ready to move onto the next book.
lilliankeys's review against another edition
2.0
The plot of this book was almost okay, but way too long.
mjreutman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
My mind is just absolutely blown. I LOVED THIS. I’ve never read a novel that balanced the horror/mystery elements as well as this one. The twists are turns…just WOW!!!!! READ THIS ASAP.
annabananna_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
brinygherkin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
honnari_hannya's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun follow-up to [b:The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle|36337550|The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle|Stuart Turton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1506896221l/36337550._SY75_.jpg|57528323], though it takes quite a bit more to get into than Turton's debut. Like Evelyn Hardcastle, this novel also features a small cast in a locked-room mystery—but this time, we are on a boat. I did find guess at some parts of it, and some parts were a bit disingenuous to the spirit of a mystery novel (imo) but overall had fun. Just wish there were less mentions of shitting. Like. Zero mentions, honestly. Why did I need to read about it even once, let alone multiple times.
rebekahy's review against another edition
5.0
I was cautious as his first book was down right weird but this one was so different and so good! I picked one mystery but totally not the other. A must read.
mainereading's review against another edition
5.0
WOW... I don't even know what to say, I am speechless. This was so much fun to read! 'The Devil and the Dark Water' reads just like a classic murder mystery and gave off big Sherlock Holmes vibes.
I absolutely loved some of the characters in this book, especially Sammy Pipps and Arent Hayes. And then there were some I hated *cough* *cough* Governor General Jan Haan.
I found that I really enjoyed the fact that the setting was enclosed on a ship at sea, and no one could go anywhere. It just made it a more exciting reading experience. I couldn't stop guessing who the culprit could be because everyone seemed to have some type of motive.
'The Devil and the Dark Water' is beautifully written and packed with mystery and suspense. It has become one of my absolute favorite books, and I highly recommend giving it a shot.
PS: That twist at the end of the book blew my mind!
I absolutely loved some of the characters in this book, especially Sammy Pipps and Arent Hayes. And then there were some I hated *cough* *cough* Governor General Jan Haan.
I found that I really enjoyed the fact that the setting was enclosed on a ship at sea, and no one could go anywhere. It just made it a more exciting reading experience. I couldn't stop guessing who the culprit could be because everyone seemed to have some type of motive.
'The Devil and the Dark Water' is beautifully written and packed with mystery and suspense. It has become one of my absolute favorite books, and I highly recommend giving it a shot.
PS: That twist at the end of the book blew my mind!
cheekyramen's review against another edition
1.0
This feels like one of those "if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all" situations but I'm so disappointed.
I absolutely loved Seven Deaths (Turtons debut) which I still think about, 4 and a half years after reading it and even though this is an ocean story (which I tend not to like) I was hopeful that it would be so interesting the setting didn't matter.
Somehow I finished it. I kept getting bored and found my mind wandering while reading on my Kindle but then fell asleep briefly listening to the audiobook in the last 20% - the ending was not worth pushing through 😕
I absolutely loved Seven Deaths (Turtons debut) which I still think about, 4 and a half years after reading it and even though this is an ocean story (which I tend not to like) I was hopeful that it would be so interesting the setting didn't matter.
Somehow I finished it. I kept getting bored and found my mind wandering while reading on my Kindle but then fell asleep briefly listening to the audiobook in the last 20% - the ending was not worth pushing through 😕
readcharlotte's review against another edition
5.0
Fun and spooky! What an adventure! I thought it was quick moving and intriguing. Like his last novel, the end was its low point, but I really, really enjoyed the ride. I thought the reviewer who said it was like Pirates of the Caribbean meets Murder on the Orient Express hit it nicely on the head.