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Senseless
by Ronald Malfi
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2.75 rounded up.
Senseless started off strong for me and then unfortunately I found myself losing interest and struggling to keep focused. I loved the writing as I usually do with Ronald Malfi's books but I found that I wasn't captivated by the story. It felt a bit messy for me and almost seemed to me like I was experiencing different books throughout listening.
I found the characters to be strange and with little to be desired. I think I'm just a bit incompatible with Malfi as much as I wish that wasn't the case.
I at least seem to be an unpopular opinion. I still think this book was incredibly well crafted and I'm sure many will love it. I can appreciate Malfi's artistry even though the story wasn't for me. If you're thinking of reading this, I would still say to give it a shot.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor audio for the ALC. All opinions are my own.
Goodreads Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7439584181
Fable Review: https://fable.co/review/0cb5a039-0fcd-43f2-9a5c-9293f5b7986b/share
Senseless started off strong for me and then unfortunately I found myself losing interest and struggling to keep focused. I loved the writing as I usually do with Ronald Malfi's books but I found that I wasn't captivated by the story. It felt a bit messy for me and almost seemed to me like I was experiencing different books throughout listening.
I found the characters to be strange and with little to be desired. I think I'm just a bit incompatible with Malfi as much as I wish that wasn't the case.
I at least seem to be an unpopular opinion. I still think this book was incredibly well crafted and I'm sure many will love it. I can appreciate Malfi's artistry even though the story wasn't for me. If you're thinking of reading this, I would still say to give it a shot.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor audio for the ALC. All opinions are my own.
Goodreads Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7439584181
Fable Review: https://fable.co/review/0cb5a039-0fcd-43f2-9a5c-9293f5b7986b/share
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Injury/Injury detail