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3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
Super engaging read , kept me up many nights. But the timeline seemed to speed up as the book ended and the epilogue seemed like a quick way to tie things up nicely in 2 pages. Reading it felt Like watching an episode of criminal minds unfold.
This one started off so promising, but the mystery got a bit convoluted and the scary/danger part of it seemed at one point very urgent and then the next moment not that big a deal. Also, could Olivia have been more useless and whimpering? She was basically good for nothing, and I wished she was so much stronger or more mentally focused. I mean, she's a pediatrician, and she seemed to buckle at any sign of stress. There was no explanation as to who Father, Mother, or the Family was and why they were doing what they were doing. Very disappointing.
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you're looking for a new psychological thriller, look no further! Hurt Mountain was easy to read and the chapters were short enough that I could finish a couple even in small amount of time. There was plenty of suspense that had me eager to keep going, but there were areas within the storyline that felt they were dragging at times - only briefly though! Overall, I enjoyed my experience of reading this book.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Trafficking, Grief, Murder
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
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:
Complicated
I had a hard time getting into this book until about the last half. As it started to pick up towards the end, then I had more interest and enjoyment in reading it. Some events I think happened too quickly without development and some dialog seemed awkward.
3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.
I enjoyed this somewhat implausible tale. I appreciated the dynamic between the two main characters, but she seemed a little unstable to actually be a practicing physician. The ending felt a little rushed, but overall, I was entertained.
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I enjoyed this somewhat implausible tale. I appreciated the dynamic between the two main characters, but she seemed a little unstable to actually be a practicing physician. The ending felt a little rushed, but overall, I was entertained.
Amazon First Reads