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camicarreno's review against another edition
3.0
Es un libro entretenido, pero en algunas partes bastante inverosímil. Igual da un poco de susto lo fácil que es ser stalker en estos tiempos digitales. Me llamó la atención que no se hablara de Instagram, sólo de Facebook y Twitter, aunque el libro es del 2014. Es un libro súper pop con un montón de referencias que, si eres más viejo o muy joven, no te van a hacer sentido.
koalabear's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
2.0
feyley's review against another edition
3.0
I really wanted to love this book. The premise of it was really interesting. But I just didn't like the perspective of Joe at all. It had nothing to do with the kind of person he was. And everything to do with the fact that I just didn't like the way that author decided to narrate the book. It was an interesting story but I think this is something I would have enjoyed more from multiple perspectives. At some point I will try to read the sequel but not right away.
smsadeee's review against another edition
4.0
I only enjoyed this book because I didn't take it seriously and I think you too should approach it the same way. The book didn't turn out to be the thrilling, mysterious, and horrifying story it intended to be instead, it had a humorous and interesting tone.
The narration style had its pros and cons. On one hand, it was what kept me engaged and entertained during the first half. However, it also contributed to the downfall of the second half. Disappointed but not surprised.
I think Joe's character is the best aspect of the book because it's written in a way that manipulates you into liking him and makes you feel like you could easily become one of his victims.
They should’ve left this book as a standalone.
The narration style had its pros and cons. On one hand, it was what kept me engaged and entertained during the first half. However, it also contributed to the downfall of the second half. Disappointed but not surprised.
I think Joe's character is the best aspect of the book because it's written in a way that manipulates you into liking him and makes you feel like you could easily become one of his victims.
They should’ve left this book as a standalone.
titansgo12's review against another edition
4.0
Warning: If you are a survivor of stalking/ domestic abuse, this book is probably going to be HIGHLY triggering for you and you should probably skip it and the TV adaptation.
Watch out for Crazy ass Joe. As probably most of the recent reviews, this book was brought to my attention through the TV adaptation which, I feel faithfully honors the source material. That being said, it's odd watching the show and or reading/ listening (great audiobook here and my preferred format) to the book in a post 2017 world where #MeToo and #TimesUp movements are in full force. The subject matter and events can easily be seen as heavily problematic and regressive especially when compared to media with similar themes in the past that were romanticizd but are now looked at as troublesome to say the least *cough* Twilight *cough*. If you're however, looking at this from a purely entertainment stance, as I am, this work checks all the boxes, it's thrilling, scary, good pacing, shocking and dare I say, sexy and same goes for the TV show which has been renewed for a second season and moving to Netflix that I'm guessing will focus on the sequel to this novel called: Hidden Bodies, needless to say I'll be tuning in and probably listening to the book as well. So, just to clarify, though this book is a work of fiction I feel it necessary to say that Joe Goldberg is not a romantic character and DOES NOT deserve your sympathy. His actions and relationship to Beck (and other women) is not a blueprint for a healthy and normal relationship, HE IS A MONSTER and no matter how he rationalizes his actions (which happens a lot) HE IS WRONG and YOU DO NOT WANT a Joe Goldberg in your life ladies and gents, he is a monster, watch out for crazy ass Joe.
Watch out for Crazy ass Joe. As probably most of the recent reviews, this book was brought to my attention through the TV adaptation which, I feel faithfully honors the source material. That being said, it's odd watching the show and or reading/ listening (great audiobook here and my preferred format) to the book in a post 2017 world where #MeToo and #TimesUp movements are in full force. The subject matter and events can easily be seen as heavily problematic and regressive especially when compared to media with similar themes in the past that were romanticizd but are now looked at as troublesome to say the least *cough* Twilight *cough*. If you're however, looking at this from a purely entertainment stance, as I am, this work checks all the boxes, it's thrilling, scary, good pacing, shocking and dare I say, sexy and same goes for the TV show which has been renewed for a second season and moving to Netflix that I'm guessing will focus on the sequel to this novel called: Hidden Bodies, needless to say I'll be tuning in and probably listening to the book as well. So, just to clarify, though this book is a work of fiction I feel it necessary to say that Joe Goldberg is not a romantic character and DOES NOT deserve your sympathy. His actions and relationship to Beck (and other women) is not a blueprint for a healthy and normal relationship, HE IS A MONSTER and no matter how he rationalizes his actions (which happens a lot) HE IS WRONG and YOU DO NOT WANT a Joe Goldberg in your life ladies and gents, he is a monster, watch out for crazy ass Joe.
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
1.0
"You" is written from the perspective of a stalker who is talking to 'you', who is the lady he has a random meeting with and then becomes obsessed with. He starts stalking her and it is embarrassingly easy to discover intimate details of her life. At the very least folks should take this as a reason to make their internet lives more private!
Apparently this will transition to a thriller/horror so I am throwing in the towel (only about 50 pages in). I rarely don't finish a book that I start, but I just don't enjoy reading about unlikeable characters and I don't want to spend any more time getting to know the main character.
I've heard great things about the book, so if you don't mind the unlikeable characters or thriller nature, then give it a go and let me know how it is!
Apparently this will transition to a thriller/horror so I am throwing in the towel (only about 50 pages in). I rarely don't finish a book that I start, but I just don't enjoy reading about unlikeable characters and I don't want to spend any more time getting to know the main character.
I've heard great things about the book, so if you don't mind the unlikeable characters or thriller nature, then give it a go and let me know how it is!
nicreads420's review against another edition
5.0
I loved re reading this in 2021 it was fun to see what I remembered, what I didn’t, what was different from the tv show. And I still loved it just as much.
kle105's review against another edition
4.0
I heard a lot of rave reviews on this one, so I gave it a try. It did not disappoint. Joe works at a bookstore and becomes entranced by a woman who enters the store. He googles her from her credit card and plans to bump into her based on searching her social media.
He molds himself into the perfect boyfriend while eliminating anyone who stands in their way. This book will creep you out till you check the setting on your social media profiles. This is the scary side of a public world.
He molds himself into the perfect boyfriend while eliminating anyone who stands in their way. This book will creep you out till you check the setting on your social media profiles. This is the scary side of a public world.
slowpoke's review against another edition
4.0
I knew there was a sequel when I picked this up and I called it at the end lol
But I'm still looking forward to the sequel anyways.
But I'm still looking forward to the sequel anyways.