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3.4 AVERAGE
3.4 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Great book, I read this in the airport while waiting for my connection and it had me hooked the whole time.
EDIT: I just reread this book and really, I can't recommend it enough. If you like mysteries, please give this one a shot.
EDIT: I just reread this book and really, I can't recommend it enough. If you like mysteries, please give this one a shot.
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
No
mysterious
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:
Yes
A compelling read from the start!
This book centers on Alex, a woman who seems constantly on edge, but we’re not immediately sure why. She lives a solitary life by choice, preferring to keep to herself. One night, fueled by wine and a bit of spontaneity, she applies for a job to replace "Dear Constance," the advice columnist she has long admired. After Francis, the previous writer, is murdered, the column comes to an abrupt stop. Feeling lost without it, Alex decides to apply, almost as a joke, and is shocked when she actually gets the job.
From the very beginning of her new position, Alex is unsettled, and the book takes on an eerie tone. She’s haunted by the mystery of Francis’s murder, especially since the killer was never found. As Alex digs deeper into Francis’s life, she becomes more obsessed with uncovering the truth about what happened.
I really enjoyed the mystery in this one! I figured out some of the twists early on, but there were still plenty of surprises I didn’t see coming. The story was incredibly engaging, and I particularly liked the inclusion of the letters throughout the narrative. The pacing, however, felt like a slow burn. While Alex was intriguing from the start, I found her a bit naïve, especially as her backstory unfolded.
I do wish there had been more resolution at the end of the mystery. While the main storyline was wrapped up neatly, I still had some lingering questions about certain characters and their motivations.
All in all, it was an enjoyable read and definitely worth picking up!
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
I was only able to guess 1 of the 2 twists. Kept me guessing.
This book had some potential, and then just absolutely did not go anywhere with it. Dialogue and character interactions felt stereotypical and shallow, and what had the makings of a twisty plot just felt unbelievable and obvious all at the same time. I finished it feeling irritated that it could have been great and ended up just being meh.