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megancrusante's review
3.0
The writing deserves 2.5 but I rounded up because there is an awesome story in there just so poorly written ugh.
sh4r's review
3.0
The book started out really good......built up good suspense. The second half of the book was rushed and seemed to squeeze too much into a small space.
Not very impressed with this book to be honest
Not very impressed with this book to be honest
thestoriedblog's review
4.0
Thought provoking and terrifying look at what we are all capable of if the drive to live is strong enough. It kept me up thinking about what it is that both terrifies and intrigues us about torture.
liznc's review
4.0
The subject matter was vile and brutal but most of the details were left out adding to the tension and emotion of the experience. Kudos to the author for employing a technique that in theory, seems like it wouldn't work, but in actuality worked exceptionally well.
hiking_pages's review
3.0
a very bold and impressive debut novel, centred around the main protagonist's dealings with her abduction and captivity 10 years prior, with the abductor now up for parole.
The Never List reads like any gripping, fast paced crime novel and i read most of it in about 2 sittings. Whilst the plot dares to take you on an unimaginable journey of suffering and life after, not to mention the seedy underworld of trafficking and BDSM, the characters are well-rounded. if a little unrealistic when faced with traumatic, horrifying circumstances.
I spent a good deal of the latter part of the book not actually believing the ex-abductees would put themselves in such remote, unimaginable danger for the sake of finding clues to the whereabouts of a suspected body. But, in this case, I went with it - as without it there would have been no conclusion and no answers.
Overall, the book is a great read, an interesting perspective and a few plot twists to keep you guessing.
The Never List reads like any gripping, fast paced crime novel and i read most of it in about 2 sittings. Whilst the plot dares to take you on an unimaginable journey of suffering and life after, not to mention the seedy underworld of trafficking and BDSM, the characters are well-rounded. if a little unrealistic when faced with traumatic, horrifying circumstances.
I spent a good deal of the latter part of the book not actually believing the ex-abductees would put themselves in such remote, unimaginable danger for the sake of finding clues to the whereabouts of a suspected body. But, in this case, I went with it - as without it there would have been no conclusion and no answers.
Overall, the book is a great read, an interesting perspective and a few plot twists to keep you guessing.
dave_white's review
3.0
Interesting premise, but felt rushed. Entertaining, but not using it's full potential.
hmonkeyreads's review
2.0
It's a page turner and well suited for a beach read but overall very annoying and predictable.
I liked the concept of what happens AFTER a person is held in captivity but this was just like reading the script of a bad Lifetime movie. I guessed the twist early on and kept hoping to be proven wrong but that wasn't the case. The more the network of evil was exposed the more ridiculous it seemed (like everybody in the book was involved) and it was reminding me of that bad TV show called The Following that was on this year.
It's not a total waste of time but its close.
I liked the concept of what happens AFTER a person is held in captivity but this was just like reading the script of a bad Lifetime movie. I guessed the twist early on and kept hoping to be proven wrong but that wasn't the case. The more the network of evil was exposed the more ridiculous it seemed (like everybody in the book was involved) and it was reminding me of that bad TV show called The Following that was on this year.
It's not a total waste of time but its close.
julie7's review against another edition
1.0
Paperback.
Not great. First couple of chapters were engaging and then it all became very unbelievable. I didn't really like any of the characters...all just a little irritating.
Not great. First couple of chapters were engaging and then it all became very unbelievable. I didn't really like any of the characters...all just a little irritating.
nagisasigh's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
I will take no criticism on my 5 star review! This book is the one that reignited my reading journey and I love it for that.