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happyreadings's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Before I get into this review, I just want to preemptively say, I am not a fan of the "the woman is crazy/unreliable/unstable" trope in thrillers. With that being said, I understand the hype with this book. It was really well written and it did build up very nicely. I didn't really care much for the plot twist at the end though so that was disappointing but overall, I thought it was a decent novel. This is also my first Ruth Ware novel so I don't know if there are any others that are better than this one.
This story follows Laura, Lo, a journalist who gets to board a cruise so she can write an article on how luxurious it was. However, that all falls flat when her apartment gets burgled the day prior and now she is full of paranoia and lack of sleep. Things get even worse when she boards the cruise ship: she hears someone get thrown overboard in the room next to her. The only problem? No one believes her. No guests or staff are missing from the boat. So is she crazy or is she telling the truth?
So if this is the type of plot/trope you are into, then this book is right up your alley. However, if this plot/trope is something you are not into, then keep walking, you won't be missing out on anything. Although, if anyone has any other Ruth Ware books to try then I will definitely try them because I've heard she's a great author.
This story follows Laura, Lo, a journalist who gets to board a cruise so she can write an article on how luxurious it was. However, that all falls flat when her apartment gets burgled the day prior and now she is full of paranoia and lack of sleep. Things get even worse when she boards the cruise ship: she hears someone get thrown overboard in the room next to her. The only problem? No one believes her. No guests or staff are missing from the boat. So is she crazy or is she telling the truth?
So if this is the type of plot/trope you are into, then this book is right up your alley. However, if this plot/trope is something you are not into, then keep walking, you won't be missing out on anything. Although, if anyone has any other Ruth Ware books to try then I will definitely try them because I've heard she's a great author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
loppyloves's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
At first I didn't think I could get into this book. I found the main character, Lo, to be unlikeable and dramatic. However, after she witnessed the body being thrown overboard (this isn't a spoiler, it's written in the blurb), she develops into a strong-yet-fragile, unrelenting woman.
There were many twists in the plot line, and I never would've guessed the ending! I'm looking forward to reading more from Ruth Ware!
There were many twists in the plot line, and I never would've guessed the ending! I'm looking forward to reading more from Ruth Ware!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Vomit
Moderate: Blood, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, and Violence
Minor: Gun violence and Sexual assault
emory's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Confinement
Moderate: Blood, Cancer, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
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