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lea1988's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I personally found this book gripping and I love the plot twist. The writing is a little weak, but perhaps it's meant to be considering the main character.
Moderate: Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
thatstormygeek's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I don't get surprised by a twist very often, and I wasn't expecting the final one, so points for that.
This read like a parody of suspense novels, but took itself too seriously to completely pull it off. And while flawed protagonists can make things interesting, the reader still needs someone to root for. Personally, I didn't find that here. Every character was annoyingly selfish and incapable of seeing anything from another's point of view.
Though I won't go so far as to say reading this was a waste of time, it will sit and collect virtual dust going forward rather than be reread. And I have no interest in checking out other works by the author.
This read like a parody of suspense novels, but took itself too seriously to completely pull it off. And while flawed protagonists can make things interesting, the reader still needs someone to root for. Personally, I didn't find that here. Every character was annoyingly selfish and incapable of seeing anything from another's point of view.
Though I won't go so far as to say reading this was a waste of time, it will sit and collect virtual dust going forward rather than be reread. And I have no interest in checking out other works by the author.
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent, Addiction, Infidelity, and Chronic illness
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