Scan barcode
romorel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
It has remained prominently in my memory for several years, reminders and comparisons popping up regularly. The characters and narrative being so raw and intense that it never left my mind.
Laurin writes suspensefully, leaving the crumbs of the crime with a skill that will satisfy readers and get them on the edge of their seat for a brutal finale, following an unreliable narrator as she untangles a trauma that altered her psyche irrevocably.
This is an excellent thriller and very well constructed. It is satisfying and engaging, and is likely to spike your emotions for the dubious paths our lead character ventures down.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Classism, Gun violence, Child abuse, Cursing, Confinement, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Trafficking, Death, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Classism, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Incest, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Violence, and Vomit
Minor: Incest and Suicide attempt
samantha7815's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Self harm, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Cursing, Pregnancy, Rape, Confinement, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
mfrabbiele's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Drug abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Rape, Abandonment, Addiction, Body horror, Child abuse, Drug use, Grief, Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Stalking, Murder, Suicide attempt, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Car accident