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brookey8888's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The first part of this like nothing really happened and you don’t know like anything so I kept wanting to know what was going on. Then slowly things I didn’t see coming started happening and then everything happened and I saw non of it coming. If you don’t like unlikable characters this one is t for you. But I low key kinda of liked Beth in the beginning.
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence
pplydm's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Eddie, Beth and Portia recreated a childhood road trip experience around the U.S. Only now, their Grandpa who previously supervised their journey, died, cremated into ashes in an urn placed together near the suitcases. The only way to fathom the Morgan family is to be a part of it. They apparently don't comprehend themselves either, hence they betray and lie to each other. This was written comically despite of the sinister character personalities. A rating of 4/5 star because the story ending was utter disappointment for me. I suggest the author can redeem my frustration if she writes a separate novel dedicated to Nikki.
<i>Arguing about every little thing is what makes people hate you, especially when it comes to family.
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
justkeyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Murder, Mental illness, Medical content, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
soobooksalot's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Three adult siblings and their spouses are travelling across the States to recreate the road trips they took with their grandfather as children.
Gradually, details are revealed relating to these trips and their motivations.
Oh, did I mention Grampa's ashes are also along for the ride?
This is a unique, slow-burn suspense story that takes turns for the dark as the novel progresses. Timeframes shift frequently throughout, dropping clues and context as to what is to come.
This was a totally different reading experience than Downing's My Lovely Wife and I also look forward to comparing to her newest, For Your Own Good.
Recommended as a twisty and different summer read.
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, and Murder
alinwonderland's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Murder, Child abuse, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting
kamin8882's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Violence, and Domestic abuse