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sas_lk's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
I was very happy being back in this world. There's just something about Carlos Ruiz Zafon's writing that just works for me. He just manages to pull me into his worlds and keep me there. I would say though that this book felt more like a filler book for the series, that's why I think it doesn't make sense to read this book if you haven't already read the first too.
This gave more of a back story about other characters and intertwined their stories even more. All the storylines are coming together now. Within the series? Really enjoyed it. As a standalone book? Don't think it holds much weight on its own.
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, Death, Mental illness, and Violence
Moderate: Torture and Sexism
12dejamoo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I found myself laughing out loud multiple times, and also delighting in the phrasing. Some of the ways things are articulated just sits so nicely with me. I should have noted them down but I was so caught up in the story. These books are genuinely getting me interested in Franco and post-Franco Spain and I am not even mad about it.
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Confinement, and Body horror
Moderate: Torture, Excrement, Infidelity, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Vomit, and War
Minor: Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
narsere's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Murder, Police brutality, Torture, and Death of parent
flysick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Police brutality, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual violence
laurenleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Police brutality, Confinement, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Violence, Murder, Torture, and Sexual content