it was a fascinating read- sure it's unique and refreshing among the sea of bls, but when i finished this, i wasn't sad or creeped out, unsettled or fulfilled, or whatever the author intended for us to feel. most of the time, the plot felt directionless- like i get what's going on, but it feels rather monotonous and mundane than a thrilling display of different power dynamics (ig i was expecting a cat-and-mouse dynamic...). however, there was always a lurking feeling that this tranquil vibe would shatter any second... hmm, perhaps this is the tone the author was going for? also, i would love it if the charas were more fleshed out, even if it meant prolonging the story, to really get into the twisted psyche of the protagonist and ml(?). i like how from the viewpoint of society, they look rather normal- mc was a psychopath, sure, but it wasnt edgy or in-your-face, and ml was a seemingly amiable novel writer- it feels more realistic, and makes sense how the naive psychiatrist would fall for them.
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