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adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was fun but I wish there had been... more of it? Like I wished it pushed a little further, got a little more cerebreal. I went into the book with very low expectations, but the exposition was structured so well that I expected a better payoff. I think the "dark comedy" angle really washed out any kind of significant effect or takeaway and I didn't really view it as "comedy" any more than absurdism.
The action and violence was entertaining and the premise was original, but with the level of intrigue in the initial setup, I wanted more of a plot.
The action and violence was entertaining and the premise was original, but with the level of intrigue in the initial setup, I wanted more of a plot.
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Cannibalism, Stalking, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Animal cruelty, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Most of the content is genre-standard, but the portrayal of villains as "psychopaths" or "sociopaths" could be inaccurate and harmful