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destinywhitby's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lauraborkpower's review against another edition
5.0
My only regret related to this book is that it's taken me so long to read it.
Dunn's story is spectacular: it's narrative perfection; I loved everything she did with Olympia's point of view; the characters, while inconceivable, are the most believable I've read in a while; the world she's created is visceral, both in the prose used to describe it and the feelings it evokes. I could not stop thinking about it between readings, and I'll surely read it again.
Dunn's story is spectacular: it's narrative perfection; I loved everything she did with Olympia's point of view; the characters, while inconceivable, are the most believable I've read in a while; the world she's created is visceral, both in the prose used to describe it and the feelings it evokes. I could not stop thinking about it between readings, and I'll surely read it again.
ltyson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mirandarocks's review
3.0
This book made me very uncomfy but I think that was the point. I liked the story overall but I did feel it was a bit rushed towards the end.
emeromalley's review against another edition
3.0
Wild ride, literally got no idea how I felt about this except that I have truly NEVER read a book with themes remotely similar. I took a big break in the middle of reading because I was going on a holiday where I wanted to relax and not think about voluntary bodily mutilation, and I think the break meant I forgot the first half of the plot and so found myself having to harken back as I was in the closing chapters.
I will say that the last maybe 30 pages were definitely the best bit and I'm glad I persevered because some juicy stuff happened in there.
Struggling to give it a star rating as I have no idea how I feel.
I will say that the last maybe 30 pages were definitely the best bit and I'm glad I persevered because some juicy stuff happened in there.
Struggling to give it a star rating as I have no idea how I feel.
passionatereader78's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
skimkaye's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was a good book. There was a lot of plot points and things happening and characters and it still seemed to drag a bit in parts. Chick was the most loveable character but I feel like there was no real reason for him to be there, except to make us hate Arturo more. Good, just not great.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Body horror, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Child death, Incest, Gore, Pregnancy, Death, and Suicide
Triggers are generally quite mild, but due to the subjects should be checked.cafeautai's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0