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Verschwiegen

William Landay

3.86 AVERAGE


Yikes! A page-turner...

I'd probably give this a 3.5 if that rating was available.

I expected to LOVE LOVE LOVE this book based on the numerous recommendations. I was left disappointed. The whole story, in my mind, is not about Jacob, rather, the dynamics of a struggling family. When the most important struggle is happening, the book ends. I give it
dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Holy crap!! GREAT book - never saw the ending coming. Wow. Seriously read this!!
dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I liked this book but there was something about it that kept me from loving it. I felt the plot was unique and I enjoyed it. There were qualities about the characters that I didn't like or enjoy reading but ultimately I guess that shows how well they were written. I would still recommend it though!

Giving this 5 stars because it has my mind reeling. It wasn’t perfect, but I must applaud an author’s ability to have me absolutely stupefied.

I want to keep this review spoiler free… but I will note that after finishing the book, it’s meaning and content completely changed in my mind. I read it as one sort of novel and realized afterwards that it was completely different.

**2.5 stars**
challenging dark mysterious reflective 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