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challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
I don’t feel that I can rate this book. It is deeply personal and affecting. Just know that it is powerful and important and everyone should read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I see a lot of mixed reviews for this one, but it ticks a lot of boxes. It's mysterious, haunting and oh so creepy.
Two generations ago, the entire inhabitants of a struggling village disappeared without a trace. With the exception of a brutally murdered woman tied to a pole, and a new born baby left in the school. Now, a documentary film making team are scouting the area and investigating the mystery to (hopefully) pitch it to a major network. Creepy shenanigans ensue.
The beginning of the book is a little slow, but it didn't deter me. I needed to know what happened, and overall I was satisfied. Ghost towns, possessions, sabotage, brain washing, murder and mayhem. If that sounds fun to you, I recommend you pick this up and sleep with the lights on.
Two generations ago, the entire inhabitants of a struggling village disappeared without a trace. With the exception of a brutally murdered woman tied to a pole, and a new born baby left in the school. Now, a documentary film making team are scouting the area and investigating the mystery to (hopefully) pitch it to a major network. Creepy shenanigans ensue.
The beginning of the book is a little slow, but it didn't deter me. I needed to know what happened, and overall I was satisfied. Ghost towns, possessions, sabotage, brain washing, murder and mayhem. If that sounds fun to you, I recommend you pick this up and sleep with the lights on.
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2.5 stars. This was just bizarre. It’s very cerebral and symbolic and maybe my exhausted little mind didn’t quite appreciate it as it would have when I was a university student. I did enjoy the way Awad poked fun at The Arts and the ‘academic wankers’ as we used to call them (people who got off on their own intellectual brilliance).
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Down on her luck and living in her car, Avery Gambs learns that she has inherited a fortune from a complete stranger. Let the games begin!
It’s a fun, easy read packed with puzzles and riddles and mysteries. If you are looking for something to distract and entertain- this is it!
It’s a fun, easy read packed with puzzles and riddles and mysteries. If you are looking for something to distract and entertain- this is it!
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Police brutality
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
All the stars! You have to read this book. It is a beautiful tale of courage in the face of adversity, of light in times of darkness. It made me cry (a lot - sometimes with joy!) and also made me laugh out loud. Adunni is absolutely delightful. She is kind and courageous, clever and optimistic - one of my favourite characters in literature EVER!
I feel like I am gushing, but I think I have discovered a new all time favourite. Read it!!
I feel like I am gushing, but I think I have discovered a new all time favourite. Read it!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An emotional and action packed rollercoaster of a novel. Gripping and relevant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Once again I feel emotionally manipulated by Kristin Hannah, but anything that makes me cry ugly tears deserves at least a 4 star rating.
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No