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A review by katsquad1129
Dark Room Etiquette by Robin Roe
5.0
The way I read this book in an entire day. I was absolute hooked from the moment it started.
I loved the way that this book focused on the past, present, and future of Sayers life, and how the events of the book affected him both physically and psychologically.
In addition, the book focusing on a person's mind, and what they are willing to do in order to survive. The way the other writes Sayer's character maximizes his growth and development alongside his oncoming trauma.
It's a twisted story with equally twisted and hurt characters that makes you want to keep reading. I became so attached to them that I just had to know what happened next.
Furthermore, I love how the story becomes bigger than the kidnapping itself. Yes, it's the main focus of the story, but the focus shifts more to Sayers own thoughts, and what he's willing to do.
Finally, I really love the later parts of this book, and the aftermath of the kidnapping.
It was very interesting to see who really cared about Sayer and who didn't. For example, how his real father visited in the hospital, but was upset that Sayer couldn't talk to him. It was very revealing of his true nature.
Furthermore, the shift of Sayer's actions and character. Before he was the boy who could get away with anything, and now he's the boy who's afraid of those around him. The shift showcases his real friends, and the fake ones.
The part I personally enjoyed the most was his relationship with Evan. Both him and Evan swapped roles in a sense, with Sayer being afraid, while Evan was now strong. It was amazing to see them both grow in different ways, and overcome the past to better the future.
Overall, I loved the ending, in which Sayer was able to begin to accept what had happened to him. He spent most of the book suffering and in denial about what had happened to him. He couldn't distinguish who he was anymore.
Daniel or Sayer.
The internal battle really highlighted how people with major trauma can think about themselves.
And for Sayer, he finally accepts that he doesn't have to choose. Both people have become a part of him that he simply can erase. Furthermore, he finally realizes that he can't change the past, and has to focus on the future he can create.
Overall, I absolutely loved the book during every moment, and I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next.
I loved the way that this book focused on the past, present, and future of Sayers life, and how the events of the book affected him both physically and psychologically.
In addition, the book focusing on a person's mind, and what they are willing to do in order to survive. The way the other writes Sayer's character maximizes his growth and development alongside his oncoming trauma.
It's a twisted story with equally twisted and hurt characters that makes you want to keep reading. I became so attached to them that I just had to know what happened next.
Furthermore, I love how the story becomes bigger than the kidnapping itself. Yes, it's the main focus of the story, but the focus shifts more to Sayers own thoughts, and what he's willing to do.
Finally, I really love the later parts of this book, and the aftermath of the kidnapping.
It was very interesting to see who really cared about Sayer and who didn't. For example, how his real father visited in the hospital, but was upset that Sayer couldn't talk to him. It was very revealing of his true nature.
Furthermore, the shift of Sayer's actions and character. Before he was the boy who could get away with anything, and now he's the boy who's afraid of those around him. The shift showcases his real friends, and the fake ones.
The part I personally enjoyed the most was his relationship with Evan. Both him and Evan swapped roles in a sense, with Sayer being afraid, while Evan was now strong. It was amazing to see them both grow in different ways, and overcome the past to better the future.
Overall, I loved the ending, in which Sayer was able to begin to accept what had happened to him. He spent most of the book suffering and in denial about what had happened to him. He couldn't distinguish who he was anymore.
Daniel or Sayer.
The internal battle really highlighted how people with major trauma can think about themselves.
And for Sayer, he finally accepts that he doesn't have to choose. Both people have become a part of him that he simply can erase. Furthermore, he finally realizes that he can't change the past, and has to focus on the future he can create.
Overall, I absolutely loved the book during every moment, and I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next.