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massieblock's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I picked this up because of a list of books loved by Donna Tartt. I was sucked in immediately and felt unsettled throughout. I wanted more from the ending but I also think that might be the point.
gabitheaustrian's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? No
2.0
bent's review against another edition
2.0
I liked this for the most part. The character of Marie Davenport started to wear on me after awhile, and I was done with her for the last 50 pages of the book. That lost it a star for me. I would have enjoyed it more if it was a little shorter. The ending was rather underwhelming after all the angst that came before it. It's too bad, as I usually enjoy Brian Moore much more than this.
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