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amandakathleen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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
3.75
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, and Car accident
laura_sotillos's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I’ve really really enjoyed all of Emma Cline’s other books - I’ve read all of them up to date and I’m a person who rarely repeats authors (something about feeling like then I would be missing out on so many other voices… but anyway).
However this book was not for me. I think the character is very well defined and in the middle (about 150 pages in until more or less the end) I really enjoyed it. Even though I did not like Alex, the protagonist (who likes someone so adept at lying?), I was rooting for her at the end. But it took really long to get me interested (I persevered out of stubbornness) at the beginning and I found the ending deeply underwhelming.
Everyone has their own taste, but I would recommend starting with one of her previous books if it’s the first time you are reading Cline! Hope you enjoy whichever one you pick!
However this book was not for me. I think the character is very well defined and in the middle (about 150 pages in until more or less the end) I really enjoyed it. Even though I did not like Alex, the protagonist (who likes someone so adept at lying?), I was rooting for her at the end. But it took really long to get me interested (I persevered out of stubbornness) at the beginning and I found the ending deeply underwhelming.
Everyone has their own taste, but I would recommend starting with one of her previous books if it’s the first time you are reading Cline! Hope you enjoy whichever one you pick!
Graphic: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Pedophilia, Drug use, and Misogyny
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Vomit
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