Reviews

They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

nehaa26's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

shronkie's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.0

betsysbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

ivymae1's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

radair's review against another edition

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

5.0

megang519's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

3.0

marisamoo's review against another edition

mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

i support women's wrongs

stuckinafictionaluniverse's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Not for me. Predictable, whiny narrator and motives that felt more like the author sending a message rather than deepen the story.

pepperpig's review against another edition

dark

4.25

I usually don’t read thrillers, but I actually really liked this!

michellechien930's review against another edition

3.0

I enjoyed "They Never Learn" for the most part, really appreciated the commentary on rape, female rights, autonomy of your body etc., but at times it seemed too unrealistic and a the ending seemed a bit too happy for the dark themes that it explored. I feel like it is the book version of "Promising Young Woman", except that in PYW, there were consequences for the actions that she took in her steps to exact revenge. Which is crazy when there aren't any in this book, mc is kind of a psychopath. Would recommend "Female of the Species" for in-depth character study and motivation, plus more realistic outcome in the ending.