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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
lost most interest about halfway through. lots of story, not much intrigue
This book destroyed me- and I loved it. We read this for book club and we just kept saying that we are surprised more folks are not aware of this amazing, horriying and beautifully written book. What a way to set the bar high for my reads this year Ms. Due!
3.5,m. I really liked a lot of it, but the last 1/4 really dragged for me, and that’s a long time in a book this length. I felt like it used too many words to get where it was going. The peak of the action lasts so long it becomes more of a plateau and loses all tension. The ending was also not very satisfying to me. But I did enjoy a lot of the book’s journey.
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Murder
Very good. I would put her in the same category as Stephen King. Didn't surprise me at all to find out that Stephen King is a fan of hers as well. It has just the right amounts of horror and suspense.
It had so much sex. like so much. talking about it, thinking about it, writing, not getting it, etc. Mom mad about the kid and his erotic lyrics and music, but always thinks back to her young self and the boy she loved. was groomed but never brought up. strong but has a super abusive or wanna be abusive husband. the premise was good and the plot was super interesting but it wasn't actually the focus of the story.
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
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