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kathythelibraryteacher's review against another edition
4.0
I guess it’s weird to say a murder mystery is cute but I think this one is just that. The tone is self deprecating and witty. The story is interesting although I had an inkling to part of its resolution early on. All in all, it was a fun book.
surlamer7803's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I thought this was going to be another unreliable narrator that you couldn't root for but the twists that came mid-way through were unexpected and kept me guessing. Definitely enjoyed this as well as the psychological aspects it touched on.
justkeyreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
twistytalesaddict's review
5.0
How far would you go to keep your past hidden?
Rose knows she is psychopath. She knows she has done bad things. Now,
someone has written a book based off Rose's childhood diary. How could she have been so careless to leave her laptop behind that day? It contains all her secrets; secrets she'd rather stayed in the past.
The story is written from Rose's perspective in the first part as she befriends the author, Emily, to try to retrieve her laptop. There is something off about Emily and the way she welcomes a stranger into her life.
The novel then transitions to the alternating perspectives of Mr. B and Rose in the second part. Is Mr. B the same man Rose wrote about in her diary? The reader gets a look back at Mr. B's relationship with 13 year old Rose, while present day Rose is trying to figure out how to escape her predicament.
I really enjoyed this book and found it an easy read. I thought something was amiss in the first part so the twist at the end of part one wasn't a total shocker, but I didn't expect it to go the way it did (trying not to spoil it)! However, I did not expect part 2 to be as twisted as it was. This book has lies, deception, mind games, differing perspectives, and twists you won't see coming!
Rose knows she is psychopath. She knows she has done bad things. Now,
someone has written a book based off Rose's childhood diary. How could she have been so careless to leave her laptop behind that day? It contains all her secrets; secrets she'd rather stayed in the past.
The story is written from Rose's perspective in the first part as she befriends the author, Emily, to try to retrieve her laptop. There is something off about Emily and the way she welcomes a stranger into her life.
The novel then transitions to the alternating perspectives of Mr. B and Rose in the second part. Is Mr. B the same man Rose wrote about in her diary? The reader gets a look back at Mr. B's relationship with 13 year old Rose, while present day Rose is trying to figure out how to escape her predicament.
I really enjoyed this book and found it an easy read. I thought something was amiss in the first part so the twist at the end of part one wasn't a total shocker, but I didn't expect it to go the way it did (trying not to spoil it)! However, I did not expect part 2 to be as twisted as it was. This book has lies, deception, mind games, differing perspectives, and twists you won't see coming!
jkjoy_books's review
5.0
Rose Dunmore was shocked to see the author's novel, "Diary of an Octopus," being promoted at a bookshop. She wrote her diary at 13, stolen with her computer two years ago. The novel was a fictionalized version of her diary with a different ending. If her laptop journal was found, she could end up in prison. She bought a copy, relieved to see a positive conclusion, but remembered the terrible thing she documented. Rose panicked and devised a plan to retrieve her laptop at any cost, but she was not alone in playing this risky game. The dark truth about events from nine years ago emerged with twists and turns, leading to a satisfying conclusion. The author's writing style was captivating, and I highly recommend this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for allowing me to listen to and review this audiobook.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for allowing me to listen to and review this audiobook.
tnb10's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Emotional abuse
Minor: Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, and Animal death
steel_city_peach's review
mysterious
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
2.0
Nah
This was not good. The storyline went from bad to worse. The characters were so foolish. None of it felt believable. This felt like a really bad parody of a thriller. I pushed through because I wanted to see how Rose would get out of the mess she put herself in. It wasn’t worth the wait.
readbystef's review
3.0
Decent book. I listened to the audiobook and I’m unsure if I would have preferred it as an actual book. The ending was great, just had to get through a lot of downs with Rose/Iris
morgandemming's review
4.0
Blurb:
You’re not going to murder me in the night, are you?” Emily asks. I laugh. I tell her she’s so funny. Obviously, I’m not going to murder her in the night. That should go without saying. I need my laptop back first.
That’s the whole point of making friends with Emily Harper, author of the surprise bestseller Diary of an Octopus. So I could get inside her apartment and take back what’s mine.
REVIEW—
PLOT: 5/5
TWIST: 3/5
OVERALL: 4/5
This book was so fun!! It wasn’t the most original plot but I really enjoy the trope of “someone found my private belongings” plus this is kind of a teacher/student relationship, but with some serial killer tendencies added in. Warning there is a character that uses pet names like honey but mostly sweetie at least 40-50 times throughout this 52 chapter book which really grated my nerves.
Sadly I saw the twist coming from a mile away so I can’t rate it very highly, even thought it was well done in my opinion. Overall it was well done, and a pretty quick, easy read.
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You’re not going to murder me in the night, are you?” Emily asks. I laugh. I tell her she’s so funny. Obviously, I’m not going to murder her in the night. That should go without saying. I need my laptop back first.
That’s the whole point of making friends with Emily Harper, author of the surprise bestseller Diary of an Octopus. So I could get inside her apartment and take back what’s mine.
REVIEW—
PLOT: 5/5
TWIST: 3/5
OVERALL: 4/5
This book was so fun!! It wasn’t the most original plot but I really enjoy the trope of “someone found my private belongings” plus this is kind of a teacher/student relationship, but with some serial killer tendencies added in. Warning there is a character that uses pet names like honey but mostly sweetie at least 40-50 times throughout this 52 chapter book which really grated my nerves.
Sadly I saw the twist coming from a mile away so I can’t rate it very highly, even thought it was well done in my opinion. Overall it was well done, and a pretty quick, easy read.
#bookreview #bookstagram #ebook #psychologicalthriller