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uhhlexiconic's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A sprawling epic that drags the whole cast into the story, The Great and Secret Show has a hard time giving all of them the same level of intrigue, leading to an uneven experience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Rape, and Murder
carrionkid's review against another edition
4.5
I accidentally read the sequel to this earlier this year and I have to say, getting all the pieces to the puzzle of the second book was satisfying but more than that, it's another expertly woven tapestry of world building and a carefully crafted plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
silverleaf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gore, Incest, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and War
mia7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Excrement, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Racial slurs and Religious bigotry
Minor: Homophobia