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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
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
Who is the actual psychopath?
Some books are hard to review without spoilers.
Rose believes she is a psychopath. She doesn't allow herself to get close to others because she doesn't know what she's capable of.
Rose wrote a journal as a 13-year-old. She has a crush on her teacher, Mr. Bellamy. In the journal she writes about her interactions with the teacher and her dreams about their "relationship".
The computer with her journal is left at an airport. Years later, she discovers her journal has been published with someone else masquerading as the author.
Terrified of what will happen when people read the book and connect it with her, Rose sets out to find her computer and get rid of it. Her final entry, which was not published in the book, could get her into trouble.
Rose pretends to be Iris, a fan-girl of author, Emily. She even manages to get invited to stay at her house in exchange for being her personal assistant.
Part one is told in first person by Rose. Part two has alternate narrators, Rose and Chet Bellamy, the teacher.
Finders Keepers has very well developed characters. Few characters are likeable. Who can you trust? Who is telling the truth? What is the truth?
I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes the "psychological" arts of psychological thriller. Also to anyone who can't imagine their journal becoming public.
Some books are hard to review without spoilers.
Rose believes she is a psychopath. She doesn't allow herself to get close to others because she doesn't know what she's capable of.
Rose wrote a journal as a 13-year-old. She has a crush on her teacher, Mr. Bellamy. In the journal she writes about her interactions with the teacher and her dreams about their "relationship".
The computer with her journal is left at an airport. Years later, she discovers her journal has been published with someone else masquerading as the author.
Terrified of what will happen when people read the book and connect it with her, Rose sets out to find her computer and get rid of it. Her final entry, which was not published in the book, could get her into trouble.
Rose pretends to be Iris, a fan-girl of author, Emily. She even manages to get invited to stay at her house in exchange for being her personal assistant.
Part one is told in first person by Rose. Part two has alternate narrators, Rose and Chet Bellamy, the teacher.
Finders Keepers has very well developed characters. Few characters are likeable. Who can you trust? Who is telling the truth? What is the truth?
I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes the "psychological" arts of psychological thriller. Also to anyone who can't imagine their journal becoming public.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship
mysterious
fast-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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
📖 BOOK REVIEW🔖
Finders Keepers - Natalie Barelli
"You're not going to murder me in the night, are you?"
This one started off shaky for me. I felt that none of the characters were likable. It wasn't until I really dug in that I was able to understand WHY they were so unlikable. The last 50% of the book was much better than the first.
I love petty, catty girl drama but the dialouge just made it feel immature to me, despite the very adult topics in the book. Overall, I have to say I was happy with the ending & the fate of the villian. Triggers for grooming and more.
Borrowed from the Washington-Township Public Library on Hoopla in audio form
3/5 ⭐️
Finders Keepers - Natalie Barelli
"You're not going to murder me in the night, are you?"
This one started off shaky for me. I felt that none of the characters were likable. It wasn't until I really dug in that I was able to understand WHY they were so unlikable. The last 50% of the book was much better than the first.
I love petty, catty girl drama but the dialouge just made it feel immature to me, despite the very adult topics in the book. Overall, I have to say I was happy with the ending & the fate of the villian. Triggers for grooming and more.
Borrowed from the Washington-Township Public Library on Hoopla in audio form
3/5 ⭐️
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
dark
mysterious
tense
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No