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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
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mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3 - 3.5 stars.
Was hooked from the first page, but the rest of the book didn't quite live up to that for me. But still a solid and engaging serial killer thriller. If you like the Red Dragon Hannibal universe or Dennis Lehane's Kenzie/Gennaro series you'll probably like this too.
Ending and the killer reveal was rushed, and I wish the town and townspeople (and any of the women) had been more developed, as the specific setting of a small dying southern town is so central to the story, but there were also so many subplots or things mentioned that went nowhere. But I think it was just to show the rot of the town.
Was hooked from the first page, but the rest of the book didn't quite live up to that for me. But still a solid and engaging serial killer thriller. If you like the Red Dragon Hannibal universe or Dennis Lehane's Kenzie/Gennaro series you'll probably like this too.
Ending and the killer reveal was rushed, and I wish the town and townspeople (and any of the women) had been more developed, as the specific setting of a small dying southern town is so central to the story, but there were also so many subplots or things mentioned that went nowhere. But I think it was just to show the rot of the town.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
as I was reading I realized this was probably a bit out of my comfort zone but I really enjoyed the story and the characters - it explored racism, murder, and grief in such an interesting way
I want to start off by saying this is the best audiobook experience I’ve had, and to tip my hat to Adam Lazarre-White. I don’t have enough words, but if this book interests you - strongly consider the audiobook.
I’m pained to give this four stars, because for 80% of this book, I was completely and utterly absorbed. I felt like the tie-up and ending was so anti/climactic and at odds with how the rest of the story was written.
I’m pained to give this four stars, because for 80% of this book, I was completely and utterly absorbed. I felt like the tie-up and ending was so anti/climactic and at odds with how the rest of the story was written.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
My first SA Cosby book- and definitely won’t be my last. From the first paragraph, this story had a grip on me. More than just a gripping crime thriller, it’s a powerful exploration of grief, religion, race, justice, and trauma, all set against the backdrop of a Southern town that feels hauntingly real.