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bubblegumcreams's review against another edition
5.0
whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition
5.0
Quietly creepy, with a sense of dread that built so gradually it was overwhelming when you finally noticed. I want to write a better review later. First installment in the Fantastic Strangelings book club, run by Jenny Lawson/The Bloggess and Nowhere Bookshop.
wearyinsomniac's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nicekweenreads's review
mysterious
sad
medium-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
3.75
zuly's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mnwatson's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
finajevans5's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this, but the ending did fall flat for me. The ending itself I felt worked well, especially as the horror elements ramped up, but the twist was something that not only did I see coming, but I thought was something we should have already known. It didn't feel like it was hinted at or that I had guessed the twist, but rather that this was a pre established plot point. Critic sm aside, I'd have loved to study this through a critical feminist lens, as there are so many potential interpretations here. The theme of sounds was also really interesting, and the way the novel's characterisation and imagery is woven together is a testament to some really great writing. Overally this novel was an impressive balance of literary skill, unique premise, and an entertaining reading experience.
okevamae's review against another edition
4.0
Weird Fiction meets Flannery O’Connor or Shirley Jackson. Very strange, lyrical, and disturbing. I’ll admit, I probably should not have read it during the pandemic as it was emotionally heavy and if I’d read it in print or ebook I would likely have DNF’d, but since it was audio and pretty short I powered through.