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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.75/5. I wouldn't exactly say I enjoyed this book, exactly. There were elements, such as the depiction of nature and life in the Upper Peninsula, a place I know nothing about, that were lovely. I hate to describe Helena as unlikeable because, to me, her thought process and way of viewing things made sense, especially given how she was raised.
The story was tense whether there chapters were set in the present or the past.
Ultimately it has a satisfying ending.
The story was tense whether there chapters were set in the present or the past.
Ultimately it has a satisfying ending.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another great psychological thriller.
I really enjoyed the back and forth between life in captivity and life now; and how these two points in time connect/intertwine.
I really enjoyed the back and forth between life in captivity and life now; and how these two points in time connect/intertwine.
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved how this book was about the UP of Michigan! I really enjoyed the descriptions of the wilderness and it reminded me of the times I spent there. In general the plot was gripping, very disturbing but fast paced. My main issue with the book was that Helena was a bit hard to connect with, especially in her interactions with her mom and husband. I also think “narcissist” was not the best description for her father, who was really a psychopath. Overall was a captivating but chilling read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Rape, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
I’m not quite sure what to think of this.
I’m not a fan of this writing style, but the story itself was fast paced and I had no problem reading in one sitting… very different.
This will definitely make a really good movie.
I’m not a fan of this writing style, but the story itself was fast paced and I had no problem reading in one sitting… very different.
This will definitely make a really good movie.