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A review by tiredcreature
The Stranger Times by C.K. McDonnell
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Terry Pratchett vibes, but darker;
In hindsight it feels like I should've known from the start, but I didn't realize it's a murder mystery until maybe about a third of the way in; however, I find that it has improved my experience, as the genre bait-and-switch matches the events of the plot and the information available to the characters
In hindsight it feels like I should've known from the start, but I didn't realize it's a murder mystery until maybe about a third of the way in; however, I find that it has improved my experience, as the genre bait-and-switch matches the events of the plot and the information available to the characters
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Suicide by jumping is a running theme throughout the plot, though none are shown on-screen