Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

66 reviews

thatpine's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

There were times this book felt really slow and tedious. But the majority of the time I was completely hooked. I couldn’t get through it fast enough because I was dying to know what happened. The twists definitely kept me guessing, and it was a great thriller.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, and Violence

thatsssorachael's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad 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? Yes

3.0

The first 100 pages weren't working for me. I found them really choppy, and I don't like feeling confused while reading. But it did get better, and by about 3/4 way through I was totally, completely hooked. 

But then I guessed the twist. I had hoped it couldn't possibly be what I thought, but it was. So I don't spoil it, that's all I'll say. 

If you're new to thrillers, you will probably really enjoy this. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Addiction, Alcoholism, Violence, and Grief

Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Animal cruelty

alysalongo's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Car accident, and Child death

Minor: Murder, Stalking, Violence, and Chronic illness

ldandridge's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Good building of suspense; there were parts of the plot that seemed like they were supposed to be kinda twisty but felt really predictable/obvious, but other parts that kept me guessing. The whole book takes place over a span of two weeks, which I liked about it. I added a handful of content warnings - I think that all of these topics were handled well by the author, but for those who are sensitive to these topics, the warnings are there nonetheless.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence

Moderate: Infidelity and Drug abuse

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Child abuse

parttimerarebookdealer's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

cleverhans's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Violence, and Stalking

One day, I'll find a thriller with an agoraphobic main character written with skill and empathy. This was not that thriller. AJ Finn seems to feel contempt for most of his characters, which really isn't my favorite vibe. The writing was fine, the plot was average, and I experienced about equal measures of frustration and suspense. It's a decent book to get you through a flight or train ride, but I don't think this is an author I'll be returning to any time soon.