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A review by mmccombs
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
4.0
That was an interesting take on the thriller/crime story, it was definitely more character driven than most in the genre. The writing was really well done, unexpectedly lush and beautiful, and I liked that we were lead through this sweeping tale linearly (I feel like most thrillers these days jump around in time so I’m glad this one avoided the impulse). I did think it was too long, the middle felt bloated and some of the twists and turns felt unnecessary and ultimately confusing. I also disliked how short the chapters were, it was a bit jarring to constantly have minute long chapters via audio. But the ending was satisfying and I do think these characters will stick with me for a while. A read worth the investment!
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Abortion