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rhguerrero's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
2.0
Intense fatphobia throughout. And the author spends way too much time on the trauma experienced by certain characters, to the point where it feels like she's just sensationalizing something unspeakable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Rape, Murder, Animal death, Blood, Abandonment, Death, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
debimorton's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Murder of father. Introduces Lynley and Havers. Roberta, Gillian. Felt blindsided by abuse. Solid mystery series start.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Animal death, and Mental illness
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