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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
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I love Lisa Jewell but this did not hit for me.
It was well written but I found the story line rather unexciting and we learn very little about Jessica herself as a character (so it assumes previous knowledge of the character and her background). Polly felt like a dull, badly portrayed villain and her whole operation was so far-fetched making it unrealistic for me even within the context of this kind of book. Oh and I couldn't care less about the pregnancy. Quick, good audiobook though.
It was well written but I found the story line rather unexciting and we learn very little about Jessica herself as a character (so it assumes previous knowledge of the character and her background). Polly felt like a dull, badly portrayed villain and her whole operation was so far-fetched making it unrealistic for me even within the context of this kind of book. Oh and I couldn't care less about the pregnancy. Quick, good audiobook though.
DISCLAIMER: I am not by any means a Marvel Person, so I am not influenced by some sort of
nostalgia in any way, whatsoever.
too good for a seemingly fan-fic
Hmm... I'm not sure what to make of this. Good plot idea? Definitely. Enjoyable? Yeah, I suppose. Well executed? Not really.
It was an alright book, but it took ages to get into any sort of mystery, or crime to solve.
I think this was a very good idea for a crime novel, and although not a well read Lisa Jewell fan, I can see why people like her, the book was engaging towards the right end of it, and had good sub-plots, and I the whole alternate time period gimmick was well-executed.
So don't direct my criticism towards her, because it feels like she was a bit restrained, but here goes - a bit of a rant starting in 3...2...1:
Firstly and most importantly, the book spent way way too long on Jessica, describing her, doing a lame attempt at a pregnancy plot. I mean who saw that coming? apart from everybody of course, which sadly meant that the brilliant plot idea was completely submerged under what feels like way too much unnecessary exposition. This, I imagine was due to Marvel wanting to focus on the superheroes, and the crime at the same time, but failing at both. It was a real shame though, because the idea of the app which turns you beautiful instantly could have been absolutely amazing; I can envisage myself giving such book a far more nobler review, then what has happened. And in a way, I would even say that the book is a bit too good to be a Marvel crime novel thing?? Because of the whole time lost getting through the plot - Jewell tried to fit two books into one which didn't quite work - it was only in the last 50 or so pages where I thought 'actually, you know what, this is a good book,'
The whole baby plot was an unnecessary way of clogging up the novel, and felt like a bit of a side hustle, but too much, so as too detract from the main mystery.
Despite the above, it was actually an alright book, in the last 100 or so pages (which is not nearly enough) but it just spent too much time on Jessica. Jessica this Jessica that...
I think I will try one of Jewell's other books, because I clearly do not think that this book is a good example of
a) The Marvel Cinematic Universe
b) Lisa Jewell
c) Fan fictions in general.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Set in the Marvel Universe Jessica Jones investigates a case that takes a massive twist and turn. Supernatural elements underpinning a thriller about beauty
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was a bit skeptical before reading this as I’m far too old to be into superhero/marvel books but as Lisa Jewell is one of my favourite authors I gave it the benefit of the doubt and listened to it on audio. And……. I actually really enjoyed it. Was it my favourite book, no but I found it easy to listen to and enjoyed the story as a nice change to my usual PT genre,m. I didn’t feel like the superhero side of things was the main focus although there was a supernatural theme to the story. I think most Lisa Jewell fans would enjoy it.
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Pregnancy
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
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:
Complicated
Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great book! I’m not really a Marvel fan (sorry), but I am a Lisa Jewell fan, and she did not disappoint. This book was filled with more science fiction themes than super hero themes, but the main message was that you are already perfect just the way you are. You do not have to go to extreme lengths to be likable or beautiful. You are born the way you are supposed to be and that IS enough! But I honestly loved how this message was conveyed in this book. There was a dual POV, a countdown of sorts from the past to present, travel between countries, etc. There was also a mystery/thriller feel to the story, so if you like anything I just mentioned, read this book! It was surprisingly really good.
Thank you to Disney Publishing Group and the author for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. This book is already on shelves, but a new edition will be published this year.
Great book! I’m not really a Marvel fan (sorry), but I am a Lisa Jewell fan, and she did not disappoint. This book was filled with more science fiction themes than super hero themes, but the main message was that you are already perfect just the way you are. You do not have to go to extreme lengths to be likable or beautiful. You are born the way you are supposed to be and that IS enough! But I honestly loved how this message was conveyed in this book. There was a dual POV, a countdown of sorts from the past to present, travel between countries, etc. There was also a mystery/thriller feel to the story, so if you like anything I just mentioned, read this book! It was surprisingly really good.
Thank you to Disney Publishing Group and the author for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. This book is already on shelves, but a new edition will be published this year.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes