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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Infidelity, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I'm incredibly grateful to have received an ARC of this book through NetGalley. To be honest, I didn't anticipate becoming as deeply invested in both the story and the characters as I ultimately did. Initially, given the prologue, I expected a typical whodunit thriller, but to my pleasant surprise, it evolved into a character-driven survivalist tale infused with thrilling elements.
The narrative revolves around four lifelong friends who embark on a hiking adventure in Norway. Each chapter switches perspectives, allowing us to delve into the minds of these four women.
The story takes a bit of time to gain momentum as the author introduces the main characters and explores their personal struggles. However, once the setting shifts to Norway and particularly during the challenging hike itself, where numerous things start to go awry, I found myself completely engrossed, unable to put the book down.
What I truly loved was the level of depth the author bestowed upon each character. The time spent on their development early on in the book fostered a sense of investment and led me to root for all of them throughout their journey. The vivid nature imagery and detailed descriptions further enhanced the reading experience, enabling me to feel as if I were right there with the characters, facing the trials of the hike. The story possesses a cinematic quality, and I could easily envision it adapted into a compelling movie.
However, my main critique pertains to certain chapters feeling fragmented. While I appreciated the brevity of the chapters, the transitions occasionally felt abrupt for my taste. Additionally, as the plot intensified towards the end, I found that the distinct voices of the women became somewhat diluted, making it challenging at times to discern whose perspective a given chapter represented. Furthermore, around 80% into the book, I sensed the plot dragging on longer than necessary. The ending, although bittersweet, didn't entirely resonate with me. Nonetheless, overall, it was a solid read.
The narrative revolves around four lifelong friends who embark on a hiking adventure in Norway. Each chapter switches perspectives, allowing us to delve into the minds of these four women.
The story takes a bit of time to gain momentum as the author introduces the main characters and explores their personal struggles. However, once the setting shifts to Norway and particularly during the challenging hike itself, where numerous things start to go awry, I found myself completely engrossed, unable to put the book down.
What I truly loved was the level of depth the author bestowed upon each character. The time spent on their development early on in the book fostered a sense of investment and led me to root for all of them throughout their journey. The vivid nature imagery and detailed descriptions further enhanced the reading experience, enabling me to feel as if I were right there with the characters, facing the trials of the hike. The story possesses a cinematic quality, and I could easily envision it adapted into a compelling movie.
However, my main critique pertains to certain chapters feeling fragmented. While I appreciated the brevity of the chapters, the transitions occasionally felt abrupt for my taste. Additionally, as the plot intensified towards the end, I found that the distinct voices of the women became somewhat diluted, making it challenging at times to discern whose perspective a given chapter represented. Furthermore, around 80% into the book, I sensed the plot dragging on longer than necessary. The ending, although bittersweet, didn't entirely resonate with me. Nonetheless, overall, it was a solid read.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is a slow burn build up that really takes a while to get going, the pacing does pick up in the second half with some tense moments but the premise seemed a bit lacking in places and the ending wasn't really giving IMO.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes