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lewislover's review
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I liked this book at the beginning, but the action came so late in the story. The ending also seemed a bit far-fetched. I wanted to like it more than I actually did.
samster_reads's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
melanieclynick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
rah's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
courtneyyloves's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 Stars
My First, Amazon First Reads, taste test.
It had so much potential. I wish we had more from Rachel and Anjali. More dialogue talking, thrill, and discovery but we get none of that. It needs better explanations, like we missed all the good drama cause it was off screen. I liked the setting, the wine, and the women coming together.
I would not categorize this book as a mystery or thriller. I needed more action, thrill, mystery, and dialogue.
My First, Amazon First Reads, taste test.
It had so much potential. I wish we had more from Rachel and Anjali. More dialogue talking, thrill, and discovery but we get none of that. It needs better explanations, like we missed all the good drama cause it was off screen. I liked the setting, the wine, and the women coming together.
I would not categorize this book as a mystery or thriller. I needed more action, thrill, mystery, and dialogue.
oopsmariah's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.5
itsmattiebeck's review against another edition
3.5
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up to 4.
This was definitely more of a drama than a suspense novel. Dark comedy, as it’s described, fits well. If I had more time to sit down, I would’ve read this in one, possibly two sittings. I thought this was fun and pretty fast paced. If you like rich people drama, this is for you. The characters were all narcissistic in their own ways, insufferable, questionable, and honestly pathetic in some ways. I think this explored complicated friendship dynamics, wealth and social status, motherhood, and the complexities of marriage in a fun way that wasn’t too in depth, but fit well with the dramatic, comedic plot. It wasn’t the best, heart pounding inducing type of read that I think people are expecting, which validates some of the negative reviews, but I think this is a fun book you can pick up by the pool or a lazy weekend. Not GREAT, but not bad.
This was definitely more of a drama than a suspense novel. Dark comedy, as it’s described, fits well. If I had more time to sit down, I would’ve read this in one, possibly two sittings. I thought this was fun and pretty fast paced. If you like rich people drama, this is for you. The characters were all narcissistic in their own ways, insufferable, questionable, and honestly pathetic in some ways. I think this explored complicated friendship dynamics, wealth and social status, motherhood, and the complexities of marriage in a fun way that wasn’t too in depth, but fit well with the dramatic, comedic plot. It wasn’t the best, heart pounding inducing type of read that I think people are expecting, which validates some of the negative reviews, but I think this is a fun book you can pick up by the pool or a lazy weekend. Not GREAT, but not bad.
ctidwell03's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
stacyk04's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0