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simonneild's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
crystalizex6x's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is a fast-paced, captivating thriller set in Tranqulity, a small resort town in Maine.
The storyline follows Dr Claire Elliot as she tries to negotiate the dynamics of a secretive and untrusting small knit community AND find a medical explanation for an outbreak of unexplainable teenage violence with fatal consequences.
The story introduces an interesting cast of characters who all had a role to play in the unfolding drama. Also, I did love certain relationships that emerged.
I recommend this book. On the whole, it was an entertaining read. I was enthralled from start to finish because the concept was fascinating, but there were a lot of twists and turns, which made it a little hard to follow in parts.
The climax was unpredictable and quite surprising. However, it ended quite abruptly. I wanted a little bit more.
The storyline follows Dr Claire Elliot as she tries to negotiate the dynamics of a secretive and untrusting small knit community AND find a medical explanation for an outbreak of unexplainable teenage violence with fatal consequences.
The story introduces an interesting cast of characters who all had a role to play in the unfolding drama. Also, I did love certain relationships that emerged.
I recommend this book. On the whole, it was an entertaining read. I was enthralled from start to finish because the concept was fascinating, but there were a lot of twists and turns, which made it a little hard to follow in parts.
The climax was unpredictable and quite surprising. However, it ended quite abruptly. I wanted a little bit more.
jcampbell338's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
vandermeer's review against another edition
2.0
Gute Idee und ganz gut geschrieben, jedoch gleitet es leider zu häufig ins Schmalzige ab.
mervyreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
A gripping read!
cymshady's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this would be a sufficient contender for the fourth "spooky" October book and I was thoroughly impressed. This was my first time reading a novel by Gerritsen and boy was I glad I chose it. The plot was fast paced and interesting, the (many) characters were all well-presented and actually made a difference in the advancement of the plot, AND SO MUCH BLOOD.
(I will admit that I had to stop and regroup myself after multiple points throughout the book because I am an empathetic fool lolololol. You hurt someone in a book YOU HURT ME :P)
This was a good book, with a surprising ending, and there was even a lil romance thrown in to make it a well-rounded novel. Even some teenage angst for good measure.
4 stars for sure! Would whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone who doesn't mind some gore.
(I will admit that I had to stop and regroup myself after multiple points throughout the book because I am an empathetic fool lolololol. You hurt someone in a book YOU HURT ME :P)
This was a good book, with a surprising ending, and there was even a lil romance thrown in to make it a well-rounded novel. Even some teenage angst for good measure.
4 stars for sure! Would whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone who doesn't mind some gore.
wearsteel's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gailm's review against another edition
5.0
Another exciting book by Tess Gerritsen. The only fault I find with her books the endings are described too quickly. You get to the last chapter still wondering what will happen and then boom, it's all over!