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bookph1le's review against another edition
2.0
This one was a disappointment for me. On the whole I've very much enjoyed this author's books, so it's a shame this one was such a letdown.
The main reason for my disappointment is a straight-up spoiler, so I'll be putting that behind a tag. However, there was also a tone to this one that I just did not like. I don't think the intention was for any of the main characters to be particularly likeable, but I was very put off by the sneering contrast this book painted with regard to the difference between the people living in the Catskills and those from the city. Granted, the city dwellers don't come across as fine, upstanding citizens, but I felt there was a difference between the depravity they exemplified and the stereotypical way the people in the Catskills were treated.
And now, for my big beef:
Consequently, I'm wondering how this is going to be handled in the film/TV version (can't remember which) of this book that's being developed. I hope whoever's working on that rethinks the way Maeve/Bethany is portrayed, because the murderous ugly fat girl is not going to be a good look for 2021 or 2022.
The main reason for my disappointment is a straight-up spoiler, so I'll be putting that behind a tag. However, there was also a tone to this one that I just did not like. I don't think the intention was for any of the main characters to be particularly likeable, but I was very put off by the sneering contrast this book painted with regard to the difference between the people living in the Catskills and those from the city. Granted, the city dwellers don't come across as fine, upstanding citizens, but I felt there was a difference between the depravity they exemplified and the stereotypical way the people in the Catskills were treated.
And now, for my big beef:
Spoiler
I really hated that the crazy, fat friend was the culprit. I think Maeve/Bethany was meant to come across as a psychopath, but I loathed the fact that what made her crack was Jane suggesting a makeover to her. Her only real reason for committing any of the murders in the book is because she has a poor self-image, which was just weak writing. I don't understand why the author went in this direction when she could have leaned harder on the idea that what motivated Maeve/Bethany was her belief that she deserved better, that the world was wronging her in an unforgivable way. Her appearance didn't need to be a part of the angle, and it really bothered me that it was. It made her a bog-standard, stock mass market thriller villain, which is the opposite of what drew me to this author in the first place.Consequently, I'm wondering how this is going to be handled in the film/TV version (can't remember which) of this book that's being developed. I hope whoever's working on that rethinks the way Maeve/Bethany is portrayed, because the murderous ugly fat girl is not going to be a good look for 2021 or 2022.
edgarstarr's review against another edition
2.0
It almost feels wrong for me to give this two stars because I loved the majority of this book. I was excited to see how all the different characters and stories ultimately connected and once they did it just...did not make sense. In fact I left a question on here asking for someone to explain the ending to me because I was just that confused. It had the potential to have a really thrilling and shocking conclusion but it seemed to keep piling more and more onto itself. McCreight's ability to write detailed characters and form chilling atmospheres can not be understated, "Where The Found Here" was an excellent book, however it pains me to say I was disappointed in this one
akuhlma03's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
maria8w4's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Hate crime, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Gun violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Violence
romanici's review against another edition
3.0
Struggled to finish this one. Yes, it has a surprise ending, but the way there was a bit of a slog at times.
birdfeet0129's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
yuilly95's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nikreads4181's review against another edition
4.0
Characters all unlikable and it jumped from person to person and time to time too much, making it confusing, but good twist.
rmarcin's review against another edition
3.0
Friends from Vassar reunite for a weekend 10 years after graduation in an attempt to stage an intervention for their friend, Keith, who is an addict. Their friendship took a turn 10 years earlier when they were partying on the roof of a college building and someone fell to their death. This led to the death, presumably suicide, of their friend Alice.
When they take a trip to a town in the Catskills, the police officer assigned to the case has a tragedy trying her to the area. Julia’s sister, Jane, was killed savagely, and her friend, Bethany, was never recovered.
Maeve, Jonathan, Derrick, Stephanie, Keith, and an outsider Finch, are in for a terrible weekend.
This book has the premise of being great, but there were too many storylines happening. There was a lot of betrayal and backstabbing. Plenty of hints to give you clues to the killer’s identity, but still somewhat surprising.
When they take a trip to a town in the Catskills, the police officer assigned to the case has a tragedy trying her to the area. Julia’s sister, Jane, was killed savagely, and her friend, Bethany, was never recovered.
Maeve, Jonathan, Derrick, Stephanie, Keith, and an outsider Finch, are in for a terrible weekend.
This book has the premise of being great, but there were too many storylines happening. There was a lot of betrayal and backstabbing. Plenty of hints to give you clues to the killer’s identity, but still somewhat surprising.