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vicf99's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I started reading this after having watched the tv show and didn't really know what to expect from the book. It took me a while to get into it (mostly because I'm not a fan of long chapters) but once I did I struggled to put it down.
The book contains some interesting interpretations on humanity, good vs evil, and the inability to adapt physically or mentally to new circumstances. Louis and Armand's conversation about gradiants of evil vs a single act condemning someone particularly stood out.
The character of Claudia is especially interesting, growing into womanhood whilst stuck in the body of a five year old girl. I found her relationship with Louis uncomfortable at times, especially when the word 'lover' was used or they were described as kissing on the lips. Whilst I believe this is meant to further demonstrate the struggles of her character finding love when stuck in the body of a child, I am glad the TV show chose to remove this element of their relationship, even with an older Claudia.
The book contains some interesting interpretations on humanity, good vs evil, and the inability to adapt physically or mentally to new circumstances. Louis and Armand's conversation about gradiants of evil vs a single act condemning someone particularly stood out.
The character of Claudia is especially interesting, growing into womanhood whilst stuck in the body of a five year old girl. I found her relationship with Louis uncomfortable at times, especially when the word 'lover' was used or they were described as kissing on the lips. Whilst I believe this is meant to further demonstrate the struggles of her character finding love when stuck in the body of a child, I am glad the TV show chose to remove this element of their relationship, even with an older Claudia.
eli_haskett's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rei6's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
melosamatic's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Child death
Moderate: Slavery and Pedophilia
lucie_elizaa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ailiaris25's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, Grief, Sexual content, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Torture
yourlocalamelia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As moody and atmospheric as expected - loved the gay, struggled with the pacing. Also the interview is a strange framing device imho