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3.41 AVERAGE
3.41 AVERAGE
Who knew that someone being obsessed with you would indirectly help you get away with murder? Chile!
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
The story was developing quite slowly for my taste. I feel like the author tried to milk the plot and only reveal the tiniest bits if information at a time.
The writing style was straight-up jarring. Maybe someone else would find it appealing, but it was definitely not for me. The narration was pretty much entirely told in Present Simple.
Here is a direct quote (no spoilers) just to give you a taste:
"He holds out a bowl of wrapped mint candies. They help with the smell. Both detectives take one. The wrappers crinkle as they unwrap the mints. Dr. Perriera holds his hand out for the wrappers and drops them in the trash can."
This was, unfortunately, the way the whole book was written. So yes, I don't think I will be picking up another book by this author.
The writing style was straight-up jarring. Maybe someone else would find it appealing, but it was definitely not for me. The narration was pretty much entirely told in Present Simple.
Here is a direct quote (no spoilers) just to give you a taste:
"He holds out a bowl of wrapped mint candies. They help with the smell. Both detectives take one. The wrappers crinkle as they unwrap the mints. Dr. Perriera holds his hand out for the wrappers and drops them in the trash can."
This was, unfortunately, the way the whole book was written. So yes, I don't think I will be picking up another book by this author.
I found this book to be a little too predictable. I figured it out that Brigid was the main problem within the first few chapters. I was also totally behind Karen when I thought she was an escaping victim of domestic violence. The reveal on who she really was at the end of the book ruined the rest of the story line. Overall, 98% predictable, 2% angry.
Loved it. Perfect. Characters were great. Ending superb.
Some of the characters were really annoying and at a few points the story was drawn out. Overall, it was a good story and the last chapter was worth hanging in there.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
fast-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
Very enjoyable read, as is everything else I have read by Shari Lapena. I like how you don’t really know any of the characters, and your suspicions change throughout the whole book. And even in the end, you are thrown for a loop.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes