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reflectiverambling_nalana's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I am always a little apprehensive going into a new thriller/mystery by a male author as historically male authors of the genre haven't always had the most well developed depictions of roles for women. I don't mind the reduction to victim or love interest from time to time, but I have to be in a particular mood and have to go in prepared that I might be encountering that when it comes to this genre. Imagine my relief when I'm given an absolutely dynamic and engaging set of character that completely defies this assumption.
More than being a decent thriller, "The Escape Artist" takes a really deep and absolutely difficult at times look at abuse, trauma, coping mechanisms, grief, of how pain can take a person to the path of anger or resignation, and yearning for connection not only with others but with your own self. It's also a story of relating to others along and across professional, casual, and generational lines. Leaning a few interesting facts about bees was just a nice little cherry on top. An engaging and emotional read that was a ride from beginning to end.
More than being a decent thriller, "The Escape Artist" takes a really deep and absolutely difficult at times look at abuse, trauma, coping mechanisms, grief, of how pain can take a person to the path of anger or resignation, and yearning for connection not only with others but with your own self. It's also a story of relating to others along and across professional, casual, and generational lines. Leaning a few interesting facts about bees was just a nice little cherry on top. An engaging and emotional read that was a ride from beginning to end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Child death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Abandonment and Medical content
sh543's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Murder, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Child death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
hliz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Medical content, Death, Murder, and Gun violence
Moderate: Suicide, Child abuse, Vomit, Torture, Child death, and Blood
Minor: Animal death and Self harm
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