3.5 stars

This is the kind of book that I imagine makes a really good movie, and I've heard mostly positive things about the movie, but I'm a wimp who doesn't like blood or violence so I don't think I'll be watching it anytime soon.

I can see why this is a cult classic, but honestly I don't really "get" it. It was interesting, but not as engaging as I would've liked; the big twist was spoiled for me years ago, so at some point I found myself just waiting for the reveal and hoping it would pick up or at least bring some satisfaction. It didn't. While I can appreciate a good "cranium screw", I just couldn't get into this one.

content warnings:

Spoiler

major & minor character deaths, threatened and graphic violence, minor gore, blood, self-harm, suicidal ideation, domestic terrorism

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CONVERSION: 9.8 / 15 = 3.5 stars

Prose: 7 / 10
Characters & Relationships: 4 / 10
Emotional Impact: 4 / 10
Development / Flow: 8 / 10
Setting: 6 / 10

Diversity & Social Themes: N/A
Intellectual Engagement: 4 / 5
Originality / Trope Execution: N/A
Rereadability: N/A
Memorability: 4 / 5