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kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
As thrillers go, this one did not keep me on the edge of my seat the way I would like. I didn’t love the way the chapters went back and forth between before and after the main character is returned to her family. I kept reading to discover the reason for one key plot detail to be exposed and when it was, it was less than compelling. I found the story to be believable, probably because the twists weren’t all that dramatic. The epilogue came as no shock to me as I guessed this person’s connection to the crime about a hundred pages prior due to a bit of foreshadowing that was too on the nose. I feel the book and the premise are just okay, not great and not terrible. It’s just an average thriller to me.
ETA: after thinking on it for a few days, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that this book has some subtle language that is somewhat racist in nature. The comments I’m referring to made me feel uncomfortable as a white woman, reading a book written by another white woman. Definitely something to think about…
ETA: after thinking on it for a few days, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that this book has some subtle language that is somewhat racist in nature. The comments I’m referring to made me feel uncomfortable as a white woman, reading a book written by another white woman. Definitely something to think about…
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Stalking, Violence, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Blood, Chronic illness, Classism, Confinement, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Gun violence
emclean95's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
1.5
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Classism, Death, Domestic abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Violence
bookswithmybulldog's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A decent thriller but idk what to think about it. I was a bit disturbed and disappointed by the authors references to the black people = bad guys and the non-white area of town a bad area. It was blatant throughout. Would not fly at all if this book was published now
Graphic: Kidnapping and Stalking
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Chronic illness, and Racism
Minor: Pregnancy, Abortion, and Emotional abuse
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