A review by cutenanya
The Diviners by Libba Bray

5.0

This is a real surprise for me because I have never imagined myself capable of reading such as long book continuously without losing interest and get distracted by other books. Although there is a string of murders going on, the murders are definitely not the core of this book. It is the unique abilities of the characters and the shifts in POV that keep my attention focused. Nearly all the characters in this book are likable but have their own faults! I gather that makes them human. Unfortunately, this is only the beginning of a series and just like most series, the story ends at a point that makes you want to scream "I need the second book NOW!!!!!"

Strengths of this book:

#1 The plot is dense enough to keep readers' attention throughout the book.
#2 The characters are all alive and likable, even though I can't help but want to smack some of their heads occasionally.
#3 The constant shifts in POV and the historical period (The twenties a pretty interesting period)

Problems with this book:
#1 Way too long!
#2 The conclusion is not at all satisfying, not only is it predictable, it also drags and then leaves you pondering when can you read the next book.
#3 The use of slangs that can be annoying when the characters overdo them.

Overall, I think this is a great book and I'll be looking forward to reading other Libba Bray's books, as long as they aren't longer than this one.