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theprinceofdenmark's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
ashkondi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kaylamillersissoko's review against another edition
3.0
2.5/5
While I love a good eerie plotless book with morally gray characters this one just wasn't for me.
While I love a good eerie plotless book with morally gray characters this one just wasn't for me.
amandasbrews's review against another edition
4.0
rachele's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
danielle_shutt's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars rounded up. For me, a lot of meandering that didn't lead to very much. Strong premise, but pretty much every other aspect felt somewhat underserved, esp. any development from the protagonist. I admired a lot of the writing, though, and would be interested to read future work from the author.
miraclecharlie's review against another edition
3.0
This was one of those novels where you keep going, because it has all this promise, and you keep waiting, and then, you've finished and the promise has not really been kept.
The voice is compelling, the idea is compelling, but it never feels as if it's actually explored with any vigor or depth. There are many character and plot points touched on, and, again, the waiting, you keep thinking they'll be expanded upon, but, they aren't.
There is much here about power and presumption of privilege and manipulating those in difficult circumstances and loads of other relevant ideas and issues we are now facing, things now coming to light in the world, but, these suggestions remain just that. Suggestions rather than real explorations.
I wanted to (and kept waiting to) like it s much more than I did.
The voice is compelling, the idea is compelling, but it never feels as if it's actually explored with any vigor or depth. There are many character and plot points touched on, and, again, the waiting, you keep thinking they'll be expanded upon, but, they aren't.
There is much here about power and presumption of privilege and manipulating those in difficult circumstances and loads of other relevant ideas and issues we are now facing, things now coming to light in the world, but, these suggestions remain just that. Suggestions rather than real explorations.
I wanted to (and kept waiting to) like it s much more than I did.
rbylll's review against another edition
3.0
***These are my random thoughts after finishing the book for me to save as personal notes (because I can't see an option to make my review private). Some of the thoughts are an overall review of the book, or any questions/feelings that nagged at me throughout. There will almost definitely be spoilers. Read at your own risk.***
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Another super smart-weird-quirky-gorgeous kids at prestigious school book (but not a bad one)
Whole book felt kinda like a daze
Theo I'm disappointed in you
Rip Billie Jean
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Another super smart-weird-quirky-gorgeous kids at prestigious school book (but not a bad one)
Whole book felt kinda like a daze
Theo I'm disappointed in you
Rip Billie Jean
ketsueki_randi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-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? Yes
3.5