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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
dark
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
Great twist, and it made me think about the conclusions we jump to about people and in photographs. Writing was ok.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
The premise of this book is good and intriguing but I'm afraid the delivery was poor. I didn't care for any of the characters. Catherine was particularly weak and I can't understand why she never reported what happened to her. The story never gripped me and I actually found it quite tedious to get through.
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
This started off well, became flat in the middle and ended on a surprisingly good note.
All of that happened across a total read time of 7-8 hours, so it's a quick, effortless, popcorn thriller. You're not going to get any literary gems in this, but is pacy & keeps you engrossed.
My main gripe with this book is that after chapters and chapters of fear, tension and build up, the main "crime" felt so tame. And I found the reactions from people regarding this crime so laughably exaggerated. So I was not feeling the "motive" at all, which really is the spine of the story.
On the other hand, the ending was surprisingly well done and nuanced. It felt raw and human and real, and the author ties it all up neatly. And I believed and appreciated every characters act at the end.
I'd say I liked the book mostly because of the ending.
I only wish the main crime/trigger had also been something stronger. Something that explained this saga of revenge and retribution.
All of that happened across a total read time of 7-8 hours, so it's a quick, effortless, popcorn thriller. You're not going to get any literary gems in this, but is pacy & keeps you engrossed.
My main gripe with this book is that after chapters and chapters of fear, tension and build up, the main "crime" felt so tame. And I found the reactions from people regarding this crime so laughably exaggerated. So I was not feeling the "motive" at all, which really is the spine of the story.
On the other hand, the ending was surprisingly well done and nuanced. It felt raw and human and real, and the author ties it all up neatly. And I believed and appreciated every characters act at the end.
I'd say I liked the book mostly because of the ending.
I only wish the main crime/trigger had also been something stronger. Something that explained this saga of revenge and retribution.
dark
mysterious
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
This took me a while to get into, but once I did, I really enjoyed it. It has an interesting premise, however I did think that it wrapped up too nicely (especially with Johnathan's dad not questioning what Catherine had said)
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes