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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
dark
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:
Yes
one of the best books i’ve read. the planning >>>. i was shocked and then shocked again.
You should be 3.75 but you got me out of a slump. So I’ll give you alittle extra. But the ending was rushed and sloppy
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i'm still in shock
everything in this book was so out of pocket
everything in this book was so out of pocket
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
My second Michaelides read and I think I have a new favorite author! The way he incorporates Greek mythology and tragedy into novels that keep you hooked is incredible.
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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:
No
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A really interesting read. I truly only chose this because it was the most accessible audiobook that I had at the time and so I feel no sense that this was a waste of time. I found the main character interesting and the obvious usage of psychology logic in a thriller as pretty well done. The pacing was also great and I was invested in the events of the story pretty consistently.
However, I agree with many reviews that struggle with the characterization of men, especially violent men throughout the book. I felt uncomfortable about all of the men in the book except the one that ended up being the main antagonist. It seemed like a cheap way to achieve a plot twist and really out of left field. I was appalled by the ending and didn’t find it satisfying whatsoever. Wild read.
However, I agree with many reviews that struggle with the characterization of men, especially violent men throughout the book. I felt uncomfortable about all of the men in the book except the one that ended up being the main antagonist. It seemed like a cheap way to achieve a plot twist and really out of left field. I was appalled by the ending and didn’t find it satisfying whatsoever. Wild read.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
As far as thrillers go, this was quite a fun and well done one. It was in no way groundbreaking, but I did enjoy it as a pallet cleaner.
I really enjoyed the Greek mythological elements of this as well as the dark academia setting, both of which added some extra depth to this tale. The twist was a little goofy but overall unexpected and fun, although I do think the author could have used secondary characters a bit more to add suspense.
Overall, it was fine; largely well-executed, engaging if not life-changing prose, and a reasonably entertaining plot. I’d recommend it for thriller beginners like me - more avid fans on the genre may be a little bored by it.
I really enjoyed the Greek mythological elements of this as well as the dark academia setting, both of which added some extra depth to this tale. The twist was a little goofy but overall unexpected and fun, although I do think the author could have used secondary characters a bit more to add suspense.
Overall, it was fine; largely well-executed, engaging if not life-changing prose, and a reasonably entertaining plot. I’d recommend it for thriller beginners like me - more avid fans on the genre may be a little bored by it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Murder