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yleavy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
A humorous send-up of boarding school dramas, written in the 1960’s but depicting the early 1900’s. Fizzled out a bit near the end. I wanted it to be weirder and gayer. Next time I’ll just read Shirley Jackson.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism and Classism
jsmnhk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A period piece shrouded in mystery. Most of the characters are female. It truly leaves you guessing until the end.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
picnicatthehangingtree's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Beautifully written and atmospheric
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexism, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Rape, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment