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A review by chris_reads
The Curator by Owen King
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Vivid and detailed world building. Strong social commentary/political intrigue. Great tension. Characters were charming but not great. Intriguing if convoluted prose (comes across much better on audio I believe.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Murder, Abandonment, War, and Classism
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Blood, Excrement, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Forced institutionalization, and Alcohol