Reviews with content warning for Stalking - Die Einladung

The messy world the main character has created for herself is so deliciously entertaining. The tension is really well-balanced throughout as well. I was just a little disappointed with where it ended; I wanted a little more.

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laura_sotillos's review against another edition

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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!

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sorcha's review against another edition

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dark sad tense

3.5

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knels813's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-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

1.5

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manukahoney_reads's review against another edition

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Bit triggering right now but I really do want to come back to it

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thebookpaiges's review against another edition

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dark 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

3.25

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dyer's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad

Strong character development? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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emilycm's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

engaging, eery, and reminiscent of the unnerving quality of grotesque wealth associated with american summers and vacations. i understand the ending, but it was a little disappointing, especially with the build up throughout. i have a theory that dom was not even a real person, since we only ever get his communication through phone and the details of alex and him are murky. lots of pleasant unveilings to consider in this feat from cline.

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