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maistfu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
it was a good, pretty quick read and it captured my attention pretty much from the beginning. I really like the switching povs a lot. the title and summary are deceiving though. it's made out to be an escaperoom type of story but it's more about the world of investment banking and the lives of a few of those people. the end suprised me the most and overall I liked the book.
Graphic: Confinement, Alcoholism, Blood, and Addiction
Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Murder, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
0live_tr33's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Car accident, Infidelity, Confinement, Classism, Sexual violence, Sexism, Misogyny, Drug use, Death, Terminal illness, Cursing, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Murder, Violence, Rape, Mental illness, Grief, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
justmasyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Classism, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Car accident, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Drug use, Alcoholism, Murder, and Confinement
annhorchata's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
An extremely gripping read, nice start to November! As a self-professed thrill-seeker reader I can't stand books that don't have good pacing, slow burn is really not my style. This book keeps you on edge at all times.
Nevertheless, the ending felt a bit rushed. I wished there was more to the escape room tho I would love to have more puzzles to solve. I understand that the escape room is not the main focus of this book, but... don't name it like that if its not ;-; At times the plot seems too convenient, I would prefer everything to happen more organically.
I love how I started out rating this book 4.25 our of 5 stars, but when I wrote my review I gradually decrease it to just 3.5 stars. I still made it to the end and *relatively* not that disappointed, but don't think this is a future reread.
9 March 24: second re-read, the resemblance between the first quarter of this book and my new corporate job is very uncanny…
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Violence, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Sexual violence, and Misogyny
sheilasamuelson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Review:
This was my first time reading a book by Megan so i wasnt sure what to expect but im so glad this was a successful New to Me Author Read.
The Characters Diversity is what i loved most cause not alot of Thriller's feature 8 different Characteristics that arent the same which i think made this book even better.
The Setting was very interesting since ive never read a book featuring Wall Street Bankers and Investors before which i think was a good dynamic for a Thriller. I especially loved all the Twists and Turns as well as the Shocking ending cause i did not expect said Character to be the killer, i thought for sure it was Sylvie.
Overall a Phenomenal Thriller even tho i do wish this was part of a series cause i'd love to see how some of the characters lives are now!!
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Gun violence, Murder, Death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Blood, Death of parent, Bullying, Drug use, Rape, Gaslighting, and Grief
zoevdw's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Rape