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sewlivi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
leannaham's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this! There were some parts that I felt could’ve been left out. However, it could’ve added depth to the story that I haven’t recognized yet.
The main character, Quincy, felt so real to me. As if she were the embodiment of what a “final girl” really would be. I loved the unreliability in her narrative. It made it such a fun mystery! Which I didn’t piece together until the very end. My favorite kind of twist.
The main character, Quincy, felt so real to me. As if she were the embodiment of what a “final girl” really would be. I loved the unreliability in her narrative. It made it such a fun mystery! Which I didn’t piece together until the very end. My favorite kind of twist.
isabootleg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Reminded me a lot of Lock Every Door. This one moves a lot faster than others of his I read and I appreciated it!
alexiireads's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
chibin00b's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
amgruber's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
pio_near's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
emmy_readz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
RILEY! What a twisted, fun ride. I really was annoyed 2/3rd of the way in thinking I had it figured out and this was going to be a boring, run of the mill thriller. Boy was I wrong! The multiple twists all made sense and I did not see them coming. The motivation behind the individual characters actions were well developed and they felt like real people. This did for me what "None of This is True" tried to do in the claustrophobic, closed door suspense of Quincy's apartment with Sam. I am in awe.
wrxryna's review against another edition
5.0
100% better than the one its always compared to.
I read this book immediately after reading "TFGSG" by Grady Hendrix, just to compare them. (It was also my first Riley Sager book)
This is the definition of "Slasher Thriller," and I loved it from start to finish.
Overall, it perfectly captures the vibes of every slasher film set at a camp without a constant blood bath.
It's told in alternating first and third person POV: through the eyes of Final Girl, Quincey in present day, and a third person retelling of the events at Pine Cottage.
Thanks to this, Sager had me thinking i knew the truth at least twice before the end without ever making it feel predictable or getting boring.
The main character goes on such a mental journey that you can't help but root for her, even when things look absolutely terrible.
Even the worst characters were loveable in their own way, and i feel like the ending rounding the important parts off really well for everyone involved.
10/10 would recommend.
I read this book immediately after reading "TFGSG" by Grady Hendrix, just to compare them. (It was also my first Riley Sager book)
This is the definition of "Slasher Thriller," and I loved it from start to finish.
Overall, it perfectly captures the vibes of every slasher film set at a camp without a constant blood bath.
It's told in alternating first and third person POV: through the eyes of Final Girl, Quincey in present day, and a third person retelling of the events at Pine Cottage.
Thanks to this, Sager had me thinking i knew the truth at least twice before the end without ever making it feel predictable or getting boring.
The main character goes on such a mental journey that you can't help but root for her, even when things look absolutely terrible.
Even the worst characters were loveable in their own way, and i feel like the ending rounding the important parts off really well for everyone involved.
10/10 would recommend.
mysteriesandmemoirs's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0