kduhy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A funny, dark suspenseful novel which has a focus on the public's and one of the main characters love of true crime.
rookjupiter's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
bookishjade's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
katndrsn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Well the first 75% of the book had the potential to build to something brilliant but the ending was contrite and the epilogues were extra nails in the coffin. Disappointing really, I had much higher hopes for this novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Bullying
Minor: Blood and Mass/school shootings
booksareoxygen's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Being a gremlin - i got distracted by other things to read and got half way through this one before my access expired and i finished reading it on Libby! This has a dual POV, with the characters diametrically opposed, and touches the line of psychological thriller or suspense. With a mundane bookshop setting, a quaint neighborhood, and dark histories, this novel illustrates obsession in various forms. This one felt a little long winded for me personally. It does delve into the motivations of the characters and full immerses the reader in the narrative from both sides, though I’m not sure I found any of the characters relatable or engaging in a root for them type of way. It felt, at least for me, more like watching a show as third person separate from the narrative. 3.5/5
Thank you Netgalley and W W Norton Company for sending the book for review consideration. All opinions are my own!
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erinleighsharp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I have never listened to a book and pulled a disgusted face so much. Me throughout 70% of this book 🥴
marieandherbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hmcc08's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pupsnpaperbacks's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
cloudnineteen's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
I rarely don’t finish books but I just could not 😭