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serenedancer's review against another edition
mysterious
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
3.25
I liked the writing in this book and the story was interesting. I also liked the characters.
However, at the same time I didn't really brought into the story. I was interested in finding out what happened but at the same time I could walk away and not care about finding out.
This book is just one I've read and will probably never think about it again.
However, at the same time I didn't really brought into the story. I was interested in finding out what happened but at the same time I could walk away and not care about finding out.
This book is just one I've read and will probably never think about it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racism, Rape, Murder, and Alcohol
lostcupofstars's review against another edition
slow-paced
1.0
Struggled to connect with any of the characters, far fetched plot points and it really dragged. Lazy character development, triggering content just casually mentioned (honestly would not have read if I knew it included sa & rape)
6 quotes on the front and back cover of this book and all of them are lies. There’s nothing thrilling, compelling or moving about this book.
Not sure why it was necessary to have a horny dog. The singing thing was a bit cringe and just didn’t feel like it matched the character. In general wasn’t really rooting for anyone or expecting anything so the ending wasn’t really disappointing, just empty.
6 quotes on the front and back cover of this book and all of them are lies. There’s nothing thrilling, compelling or moving about this book.
Not sure why it was necessary to have a horny dog. The singing thing was a bit cringe and just didn’t feel like it matched the character. In general wasn’t really rooting for anyone or expecting anything so the ending wasn’t really disappointing, just empty.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, and Sexual harassment
A lot of triggers in this book. You’d do well to avoid reading it all together.lilifane's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. The plot was a little predictable and convenient, but I liked the protagonist so much, I didn't care. Technically she's an unlikable character who does questionable things, but that's what I actually valued in her. Sheena Kamal managed to portray Nora in a way that I could understand all her actions, as frustrating as some of them were. And I liked her humor, that's always a huge plus.
The setting in and around Vancouver was really cool, and I enjoyed the descriptions of the scenery and the mood of the book.
I also liked how social commentary was implemented in the story, how Indigenous people/women/girls are overlooked all the time, how no one cares when they go missing.
The only thing that bothered me (and bothers me a lot of times in mystery thrillers) is how the ending was delayed. It always throws me off when I expect a story to come to its conclusion, but another scene is added and then another and another.
But all in all it was a "fun" read and I highly recommend the audiobook.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
Minor: Cancer, Rape, Suicide, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Abandonment