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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really like this author: the writing, the women she chooses to portray, the LA setting. This one was 2/3 of the way to a particular greatness by reaching for a spare expression of the dark side of the so-called fairer sex. Its aftermath for me as a reader is 5 stars. But the reading itself was uneven for me. Perhaps it was just a bit too spare in its attempt to be mythological. Or perhaps I was expecting a book more like the author’s others.
But aftermath matters after all so the math demands an extra star.
But aftermath matters after all so the math demands an extra star.
dark
mysterious
tense
I mean. It was fine. But it didn’t seem to have a larger point and it felt a little queerbaiting
This was….different. Couldn’t really see the whole point of the storyline. The different perspectives were very jumbled, 2 of which didn’t seem to add anything to the story. The mural thing never made any sense to me either. The only common theme was women being angry?? Period I guess. I think the only character I didn’t despise was Lobos but even she had her moments.
Thank you so much to NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review!
When I saw this was described as a Western, I wasn't expecting to want to listen to it, but if all Westerns are like this, then count me in! I've been very into feminist thrillers lately and this is no exception. Two inmates released early due to the pandemic leads to a cat-and-mouse game between the two and a detective on the hunt for them both. But every woman has anger. Every woman has fear. Every woman has violence. Every woman has rage. The only difference is how we choose to manage them, and I thought the perspectives in this story showed that well.
Overall, I did enjoy this book. However, I find some books, based on the plot and multiple POVs, can be better if read vs, listened to, and I think this is one of them. While the narration was spectacular, Sophie Amoss especially, I think I got a little lost throughout the book and having pages to flip back to and reread may have been able to offer me a bit more clarity.
3 stars!
When I saw this was described as a Western, I wasn't expecting to want to listen to it, but if all Westerns are like this, then count me in! I've been very into feminist thrillers lately and this is no exception. Two inmates released early due to the pandemic leads to a cat-and-mouse game between the two and a detective on the hunt for them both. But every woman has anger. Every woman has fear. Every woman has violence. Every woman has rage. The only difference is how we choose to manage them, and I thought the perspectives in this story showed that well.
Overall, I did enjoy this book. However, I find some books, based on the plot and multiple POVs, can be better if read vs, listened to, and I think this is one of them. While the narration was spectacular, Sophie Amoss especially, I think I got a little lost throughout the book and having pages to flip back to and reread may have been able to offer me a bit more clarity.
3 stars!
Very mixed feelings.
I’m truly not even sure if this was good but I had a fabulous time reading it.
Not sure if a single point was ever made or if a purpose was ever revealed for the story but that’s fine
I’m truly not even sure if this was good but I had a fabulous time reading it.
Not sure if a single point was ever made or if a purpose was ever revealed for the story but that’s fine
Thanks to Farrar, Straus and Giroux, MCD and to NetGalley for the review copy.
As always, I enjoy Pochoda's writing, but came away wondering what her message is. Is it about women finding and realizing their "true" selves? Does it glorify violence? Is she telling us that we all have another self, for better or worse and that we should strive to find the better one, or combine them to become one?
It was a good read, exciting thriller with strong female characters, but I am left wondering what the author's intentions are.
As always, I enjoy Pochoda's writing, but came away wondering what her message is. Is it about women finding and realizing their "true" selves? Does it glorify violence? Is she telling us that we all have another self, for better or worse and that we should strive to find the better one, or combine them to become one?
It was a good read, exciting thriller with strong female characters, but I am left wondering what the author's intentions are.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes