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jackpumpkinhead's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Frequently boring for long stretches of UAES paranoia, but Upshaw is a great character to follow and Meeks grows on you. The murder case at the heart of the book is the best part, and it was a solid conclusion. I just can't act like I didn't have to force myself to read huge chunks of this, which was not a problem with Black Dahlia.
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Murder, Racism, and Hate crime
carlaah1984's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An amazingly woven-together story, with characters that feel interested and invested in their flaws and complexities that are very much products of their time and environment.
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, and Police brutality
Moderate: Incest, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Drug use
Minor: Animal cruelty
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