Reviews

They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

jgoetz's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

rachsull's review against another edition

3.5

This felt like really lazy and rudimentary writing to me. Yes some men absolutely suck but every single straight man in this self described tiny town is horrific?? 

fmc had some redeeming qualities of standing up for younger women but overall this book left me feeling  conflicted. Good quick read though can’t complain when I borrow a random book from Libby 

lollylauren1's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was already sitting at 4 star for me UNTIL I reached the middle and then it immediately shot to a 5. 

The alternative timelines and characters is brilliant. 

So well written and compelling I loved this book. While I could see most of the twists coming I still enjoyed it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Murder, and Blood

aqeela's review against another edition

4.0

4.25 stars, rounded down

itisclara's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense

3.5

If I had to describe this book with one word, it would be UNHINGED. Scarlett is definitely showing major signs of clinical psychopathy... This book has the morally grey characters and the female rage (and also bloodlust) it promised and we also have several bisexual characters. However, the author did write bisexuality a bit stereotypically and I especially disliked the quote “every cute girl is bi”. The plot twist in the story comes fairly early, around the 50% mark, but I was still intrigued to keep reading afterwards. The fact that

every single man except for the gay couple was a complete asshole

was a little overkill in my opinion. Still, it’s a fun and easy read. 

jenn0811's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed this one! This one of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to this year. The story kept me engaged and wanting to listen more. Perfect book for people who love thrillers!

annbutnotanne's review against another edition

This book was unfortunately incredibly trivial. Had one of the most poorly executed twists I've seen in a hot minute that is also EVERYWHERE in psychological thrillers at the moment, and also treated its bisexual women in the most...fetishized sense? Can guarantee I will never pick this one up again, unless I deeply desire to waste my own time.

chellebell048's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

annies1's review against another edition

4.0

Excellent. Plot kept moving and narration was good.

joe_couture's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0