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rachel_reads_it_all's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I do not remember the last time I had to take so much time to read a book ( 15 days) because it was so raw, so real, it hurt to read. Crosby is a immensely gifted story teller, but is frightening how far inside your soul his story telling can burrow. I started listening to this on Audible, it is so well narrated, but had to switch to e-book to provide a bit more emotional distance.
Thriller readers who like dark, gritty, intense stories with a more anti-hero feel will want to pick up SA Crosby. A dark, soul bruising ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (five stars).
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Child death, and Gore
chessakat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Hate crime, Racism, Sexual assault, Gore, Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Racial slurs, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism and Addiction
barbn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
nevertheless_she_reads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This book begins with a high school shooting and through the investigation of the killer, unravels to reveal secrets of the victim, a beloved teacher in Charon County. At the head of the investigations, is Titus Crowne, the county's first ever Black sheriff.
This is a heavy book, as S.A. Cosby's books are, that comes with a multitude of content and trigger warnings, including racism, murder, child pornography, molestation and sexual assault of minors, and body mutilation.
While I struggled at times with the content, I pushed through because S.A. Cosby's work is powerful, and he always writes a good story.
This one is not for everyone. But I am grateful for the opportunity I had to listen.
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Body horror, Murder, Racism, and Sexual violence
brolivia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Racism, Sexual assault, and Child abuse