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velvetreads_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness
librariangeorgia'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
4.0
Woooooow. What a book!
I loved the concept of this book - true crime, bookseller and anti-social people has me written all over it! From the title I did expect it to be a murder mystery but it was so much better than that.
It follows 2 perspectives, Laura and Roach, who have similar interests but polar opposite personalities. I liked seeing both of their views on the same situation and actually I liked and felt sorry for Roach at the beginning until Laura was introduced and the realisation that not everything is as it seems set in.
This is such a good psychological thriller that slowly became more creepy and stalker-ish as time went on. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it for other thriller fans.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Mental illness, Stalking, and Murder
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