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zooloo1983's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book took me a while to get into, but this was me, as I was listening to the audiobook and I wasn't fully engaged. That's why my rating isn't as high, however that ending! Jeez, that brought me up in my seat, shock and all. MAN!!!!
This book was equally scary and horrifying! I have chills still thinking of the last few chapters. Sadly, however, I saw on Goodreads a spoiler (wasn't even hidden) and I kicked myself for seeing it! So although I sort of knew what was coming, I didn't at the same time!!!! The reveal broke my heart, watching the realisation of the destruction that unfolded, was painful for both to see.
A story about dead children, well it's never easy and this one was a tough pill to swallow.
Watching the story from Charlotte's point of view took a bit of getting used to, as there was no obvious link to anything apart from the fact she had a daughter...I wish I had left it at that! But how did her marriage and family troubles, her car crash, John, Savannah, Paul and Ruby all link?!
The 'Anon' chapters created an intense feeling and one where things were spiralling and ramping up quickly!
As I said before I was struggling a bit with concentration, so I may have missed key information, which I will need to go back and read again. But those last chapters made it worthwhile and then some! It was an interesting twist, and play on things. I thought it was treated delicately and with care.
I will be checking be checking out more by this author. She knows how to weave a tale, make me feel angry and care about characters at the same time! Although, some characters I didn't care for!! But she knows how to twist things so they don't always seem how she has presented it to us.
This book was equally scary and horrifying! I have chills still thinking of the last few chapters. Sadly, however, I saw on Goodreads a spoiler (wasn't even hidden) and I kicked myself for seeing it! So although I sort of knew what was coming, I didn't at the same time!!!! The reveal broke my heart, watching the realisation of the destruction that unfolded, was painful for both to see.
A story about dead children, well it's never easy and this one was a tough pill to swallow.
Watching the story from Charlotte's point of view took a bit of getting used to, as there was no obvious link to anything apart from the fact she had a daughter...I wish I had left it at that! But how did her marriage and family troubles, her car crash, John, Savannah, Paul and Ruby all link?!
The 'Anon' chapters created an intense feeling and one where things were spiralling and ramping up quickly!
As I said before I was struggling a bit with concentration, so I may have missed key information, which I will need to go back and read again. But those last chapters made it worthwhile and then some! It was an interesting twist, and play on things. I thought it was treated delicately and with care.
I will be checking be checking out more by this author. She knows how to weave a tale, make me feel angry and care about characters at the same time! Although, some characters I didn't care for!! But she knows how to twist things so they don't always seem how she has presented it to us.
jazzw91's review
4.0
Took me a while to get into the story as I felt it was written quite matter-of-fact-ly, or maybe I just had a lack of understanding/empathy for the main protagonist, I’m not sure. However, once I got into it, I found it hard to put down.
It’s had a lot of bad reviews based on mental health, but that being said, i think it needs to be taken with a pinch of salt. Yes, not everyone with mental health issues are mirderous, but are killers ever of sane mind? I’m not sure?!
I enjoyed it
It’s had a lot of bad reviews based on mental health, but that being said, i think it needs to be taken with a pinch of salt. Yes, not everyone with mental health issues are mirderous, but are killers ever of sane mind? I’m not sure?!
I enjoyed it
mia_1608's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sgemummy091221's review
5.0
Great read
Only took me three days to read it had me gripped from the beginning. Definitely recommend this book. Didn't wanna put it down
Only took me three days to read it had me gripped from the beginning. Definitely recommend this book. Didn't wanna put it down
klwpvfc's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marnold126's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
alicekate94's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
louisemangos's review against another edition
5.0
Pretty Little Things is such a gripping thriller. Several girls have gone missing, which is naturally a terrifying ordeal for all the families in a close-knit community. And then the bodies are found, and the nightmare begins. The novel is cleverly plotted with red herrings throughout, so the reader is constantly trying to guess who the killer is. The horrifying realisation is revealed that the killer is someone close to home. The dialogue is tense and well done. Put a woman with partial amnesia into the mix who makes a couple of irrational decisions, and the pulse rises. And then… but you will just have to read to find out. Because you will never guess. SJ Watson meets Sarah Pinborough. A great read.
gandygeorgia's review
3.0
3.5 Stars rounded down
Did not see that twist coming at all.
Enjoyable read, could of been a lot shorter though!
Did not see that twist coming at all.
Enjoyable read, could of been a lot shorter though!