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moni8's review against another edition
i found it boring and after reading a summary i’m happy that i didn’t push through
airguac's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Racism, Blood, Incest, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Body horror, Child death, Colonisation, Gun violence, and Pregnancy
marie_fury's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? No
3.5
saygeebee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
vengefuldime's review against another edition
4.0
The imagery of the decaying house and Noemí's "dreams" are vivid. The glowing lights are juxtaposed with examples of decay that make the surroundings very clearly disgusting. The danger is always near. Although the writing could be repetitive (in both specific words and the ways that characters such as Francis were described), the overall effect is successful, making the tone both ominous and beautiful. Noemí herself is a strong, flawed character who is able to use her socialite gifts as protection. I really liked her growing relationship with Francis- they complement each other very well and can work as a good team. (A refreshing pathetic love interest. I believe I described him as a wet kitten of a man.) I enjoyed both their characters, and Noemí is a perfect protagonist for this book, full of life against the odds. Without her the gloom would be much more powerful, and her strength gives necessary hope to the book. Although the pace is slow I was never bored. In fact, I was often interested and horrified/disgusted.
dionisea's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.25
katielizotte's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
em_no_el30's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Incest, Gaslighting, Murder, and Racism
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Violence, and Cannibalism
cazacat's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
spinachpuffs's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Incest and Miscarriage