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The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson

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sarahna's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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sandysmith's review

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-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

3.75

The elegant sequel to the Kind Worth Killing, and it didn't disappoint. Henry Kimball is now a PI, hired by Joan an ex pupil from his teaching days, to investigate her husbands affair, Henry senses that it's not what it seems. Told from various points of view, and I enjoyed it when Lily turns up. Several twists and turns to the book, which whilst I expected twist, some of them crept up on me. A very satisfying, smart, twisty, "fun" read.

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nbreezy17's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense slow-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

2.0

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laura_vee's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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reading_under_covers's review against another edition

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4.0

I actually really enjoyed this one!!

It gets a big outlandish, but I was definitely on board for the ride.

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lizaxwin's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I was so excited for this sequel and it was a really good story. However, I think you need to manage your expectations before you head into this book. It centres around Henry Kimball rather than Lily Kintner (although she does appear in a good portion of the book).

The characters all had twisted ideas about what right and wrong meant and Joan was the personification of narcissism. I think the multiple POVs really drove this book. Otherwise it would‘ve probably gotten a bit dull along the line.

So, as already was the case with A Kind Worth Killing, morally-grey characters, many dead people and lots of tension.

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nebulous07's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Smart, immersive and twisted, Peter Swanson's The Kind Worth Saving doesn't disappoint. It was a dose of nostalgia for me, for my first Peter Swanson book was The Kind Worth Killing. You do not have to read book one to begin this one. Peter's ability to capture narcissism is at its finest with a character like Joan. The pacing was brilliant and diverse, with Henry Kimball dominating the first half and the OG Lily Kintner making an impactful return. The simplistic plot of a former English teacher, now private investigator (Kimball), helping his former student, now client (Joan), in catching her husband having an affair with his co-worker intricately branches out to unlikely alliances, high school memories and an unfortunate accident. I devoured this book in one sitting and could never anticipate the ending that was simply jaw-dropping. I am still thinking about all the puzzle pieces coming together with such simplicity and yet delivering a power punch read.

Do not skip this one if you're a fan of domestic/marriage noir etched with twists and turns.

A big thank you to NetGalley & Faber and Faber for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.

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bekah1210's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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sloanelesita's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

If you enjoyed The Kind Worth Killing you will love this book! If you’ve never read The Kind Worth Killing stop whatever you’re doing and read that book and then this one! This book is broken down into 3 separate parts with every part keeping you on the edge of your seat needing to know what twist lies ahead. It is also told from many points of view, which I personally love, it allows you the ability to get inside everyone’s head but despite that you will be still be left saying OMG WHAT??!

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