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Ariadne, I Love You by J. Ashley-Smith

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elna17a9a's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The short length works in the stories favor, forcing you directly into the weird, damaged mind of Jude, who is in a bad place after the death of his best friends wife Colleen. We find out in quick succession that Jude was in unsuccessful and unhappy before he met Colleen, but then had a short and meteoritic rise to fame. Now that that's over, Colleen is dead and Jude is determined to self destruct.

We're right there with him as he struggles to right himself and come to terms with his relationship with Colleen, but the dark almost fetid atmosphere that hangs over him doesn't let our hopes get too high. A weird, trippy little ride. 

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