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snoopyfanclub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, Alcohol, Blood, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, and Infidelity
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Incest, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
sapphicpenguin's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Medical content, Gore, Infidelity, Murder, Vomit, Death, Grief, Blood, Toxic friendship, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Suicide
Minor: Death of parent, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Cancer, and Incest
seawarrior's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The main merit of this book is how easily it held my interest. I checked it out from the library planning to read it over several days, and ended up finishing it in a matter of hours. Unfortunately I felt that the twists in the plot were somewhat predictable, and I don't say that lightly, as I actively try not to predict the answer to mysteries as I'm reading them. This led to an anticlimatic end in my experience, made all the more unsatisfying by my mild investment in the characters. As much as I wanted to love these stubborn, surviving women, they felt a little too much like flat, paperdoll people to spark my investment or pathos.
Though I have more harsh notes on this book than positive ones, I don't feel that it's altogether terrible and I don't regret reading it. The writing isn't excellent, but it's entertaining nonetheless and I would still recommend it to others looking for an engaging thriller to read.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape, Incest, Pedophilia, Police brutality, and Terminal illness
carisamarie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Stalking, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Infidelity, Incest, Gun violence, Grief, Gore, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Death, Cursing, Confinement, Blood, and Alcohol