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georgiawilliamson's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thesamesky's review
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
megan_ablettxx's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
redlippie_and_literature's review
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
booksforbrooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ilia_'s review
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
Very much enjoyed this. Dramatic and thought provoking with a couple of dark themes so check the trigger warnings. Justine is such an interesting character. It starts slow and the writing sucks you in as you experience her flashbacks, anguish, indecision, philosophising, and internal monologues that occasionally border a delirious rant. And the ending, wow! I would definitely read more from this author.
andintothetrees's review
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This isn't a dystopian novel really, more of a legal thriller. It definitely explores the issue of the death penalty from many angles (though it seemed a bit far-fetched at times that the characters had *so* many connections to murders and working within the law). I don't think I'll forget this book quickly but I didn't *love* it either.
Plot/compellingness 3/5
Themes 2/5 - it had one theme really
Characters 2/5
Emotional resonance 2/5
Writing style 4/5
Plot/compellingness 3/5
Themes 2/5 - it had one theme really
Characters 2/5
Emotional resonance 2/5
Writing style 4/5
sophiecrook's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
abbyinbookland's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
teaandbooksnuggery's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5