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I Am Not a Serial Killer by Dan Wells

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capercaillie's review against another edition

dark fast-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? Yes

2.75

An interesting twist, but I became increasingly bored as it neared the climax, and I don't have any desire to read the rest of the series. I didn't realise it was a young adult series so my expectations were a bit out of sync with the genre.

brittthebull93's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

sandiet's review against another edition

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2.0

an ok read...I doubt I will read the others (this being the first of a trilogy). I found parts drew me in and others I found myself saying "OK THAT is a bit far fetched" At one point I was considering putting it down but considered as it was only 279 pages I should just finish it. Depends on what you like to read maybe this would intrigue you but for me it was just ok.

thebriary's review against another edition

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2.0

I don't know. It was okay but I have buyer's remorse. It would have been way better without the "twist" that is so blatantly telegraphed I actually cringed. I prefer to leave this novel with the belief that the twist was a part of John's psychosis REGARDLESS of evidence to the contrary. Makes it a better story.

Plus, slavish devotion to the Macdonald Triad for no reason but that it exists (except it doesn't, really) and it would be "authentic" was super irritating.

eol's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

akookieforyou's review against another edition

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4.0

*4.5*

"I'm on the edge, Neblin, I'm off the edge - I'm over the edge and falling into hell on the other side."

Out of the few books I've read concerning fictional serial killers, or people with those tendencies, just like John, this one is my favorite. John is such a fascinating protagonist, the way he thinks about things is one of my favorite parts of the whole story. I really loved this story, and can't wait to see what's next for John Wayne Cleaver.