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mrkdk's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Ableism, Animal cruelty, Car accident, and Gun violence
Minor: Body shaming, Child death, Grief, and Suicide
alesehunter's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
On the surface this was a well written mystery- with each character having the motive, means, and opportunity. However, when you look beneath the surface of the words, there is some really cruel sentiments involving chronically ill/disabled persons. And there is a certain (harmful) stereotype being played with in regards to these characters, which is upsetting to read and see how these characters are treated due to their disabilities. Those two characters felt very disappointing with their development- unnecessary and cruel. A disability should not be equated with a death sentence or with a cruel personality.
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Child death
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Gun violence
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