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kgentry4's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I like the concept here, and I was really into it at the start, but overall, this book was a bit arduous. It just draws on and on, and by the end, I pretty much hated all but one character. Three stars for a solid storyline, but that's the best I can do, as I had to keep making myself pick it up.
mariaologist's review against another edition
2.75
I read because I loved the author’s book Happiness Falls. It was standard to be in terms of enjoyment. I don’t think court room thrillers are my preference. I can see the connection between the research done for this novel and Happiness Falls. But I’d say skip this one and read the other.
michaelbereading's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
In rural Virginia, Young and Pak Yoo operate the Miracle Submarine, a pressurized oxygen chamber used for experimental and controversial autism treatments. When the chamber explodes, killing two people, a murder trial shakes their community and suspicions arise about whether the explosion was intentional or not. As secrets are uncovered during the trial, the community begins to unravel.
I don't read a ton of legal dramas because oftentimes I find the courtroom scenes to be long and drawn out, and while this book felt that way at times, mostly it didn't get too bogged down in repetitive legal terminology. Angie Kim did a great job of diving into the challenging topics of xenophobia, racism, autism, and experimental medicine while creating an engaging and complex mystery. At times I felt like this could have been edited down a bit, but I loved the ending and overall I really enjoyed this and would recommend it!
I don't read a ton of legal dramas because oftentimes I find the courtroom scenes to be long and drawn out, and while this book felt that way at times, mostly it didn't get too bogged down in repetitive legal terminology. Angie Kim did a great job of diving into the challenging topics of xenophobia, racism, autism, and experimental medicine while creating an engaging and complex mystery. At times I felt like this could have been edited down a bit, but I loved the ending and overall I really enjoyed this and would recommend it!
awesomejen2's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
haf666ia's review against another edition
5.0
This story was unfolded in such a great way! I loved the multiple POV narrative, it adds tension but also gave so much insight into the inner lives of the characters. The way Kim writes about the mothers in this story is incredible, the power dynamics as well. This story focuses on many topics and I think it does a great job at all of it. It’s so much more than a courtroom drama, this is such a humanizing story, you really empathize with the characters as you begin to understand why they did what they did except Matt, nope, nope, nope I loved this book. The audiobook was amazing as well. Need more from Kim!
brin3543's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
A really interesting take on a courthouse mystery. I was second guessing who was to blame for the crime until the very end
cloulesss's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
vihuang00's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
catherine_hopper's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. Surprisingly one of my favorite books this year!
kitkat175's review against another edition
1.0
I don't even think I made it to page 100 of this book