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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Wow what a read!! Once I started this book I could NOT put it down! It sucks you in from page one and the super short chapters make it easier to keep going. There probably should be some kind of trigger warning, Lucinda Berry did a fantastic job describing details. It made me cry in some parts, the horror the girls went through.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book made me feel so many emotions. Certain parts were so dark that they caused me physical discomfort. It held my attention from the first page to the last; I found it difficult to put down.
The narrative alternates between two perspectives: Sarah, who has been trapped for several years and often helps out John, who is a serial rapist. And Ella, who has been held captive for a few months. The story shifts between their harrowing experiences in John's basement ("then") and their struggles to cope with the trauma after their escape ("now"). Despite the frequent shifts in point of view, it was easy to follow the story and it didn’t get confusing or less engaging.
Once again, I could feel the influence of Berry’s background as a clinical psychologist. This book could can be seen like as a case study on the effects of trauma, showing how it fundamentally alters people and how they navigate their paths to healing.
The narrative alternates between two perspectives: Sarah, who has been trapped for several years and often helps out John, who is a serial rapist. And Ella, who has been held captive for a few months. The story shifts between their harrowing experiences in John's basement ("then") and their struggles to cope with the trauma after their escape ("now"). Despite the frequent shifts in point of view, it was easy to follow the story and it didn’t get confusing or less engaging.
Once again, I could feel the influence of Berry’s background as a clinical psychologist. This book could can be seen like as a case study on the effects of trauma, showing how it fundamentally alters people and how they navigate their paths to healing.
Actually rated 4.1
Omg! I <3 her! Prob. Need a break. Also, 1st book I listened to 2x speed! You get used to it!
Omg! I <3 her! Prob. Need a break. Also, 1st book I listened to 2x speed! You get used to it!
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Is a really hard read but you don't really want to put it down. You want to know.
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Abortion
Moderate: Confinement, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking
uncomfortable, graphic, fast-paced but i didn’t like the ending. i thought it was cliche and trite.
the time-jumping and multi-pov made sense and progressed in a chronological manner.
not the best, not the worst.
the time-jumping and multi-pov made sense and progressed in a chronological manner.
not the best, not the worst.