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theunfinishedbookshelf's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
abi_laura's review
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
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
rossrevenge's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I was hoping for something more focused on the experimental school, but this is more like a straightforward police procedural and the interesting themes are left undeveloped in favour of following a whodunnit about two missing children, which itself doesn't have a very satisfying conclusion. The book is too short to support so many side characters so you never get to know any of them that well; there's no obvious motive behind a lot of their actions other than, 'this is how a Bad Person acts,' or, 'this is how a Cop acts'.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail