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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Hard to rate such a harrowing story - I read it in one sitting and was hooked by the pace, particularly at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Deportation
A woman is being held captive on an isolated farm by a man who kidnapped her 7 years ago. When she gets pregnant, she is determined to get her and her child away from this horrible life. But then another woman is brought on the farm...
This is a dark and raw thriller, definitely not an easy read. Please check your triggers before going into this one. I have seen it being compared to Misery and Room. And although I did like these two books better than this one, I agree with the comparison. In the early pages, I compared it myself to Appetite for Innocence. I read this one because I heard so many good things about it. And I read The Last One by the same author and I adored it so I knew I had to read this one... But it didn't quite hit the mark, so I don't think this one was for me.
This is a dark and raw thriller, definitely not an easy read. Please check your triggers before going into this one. I have seen it being compared to Misery and Room. And although I did like these two books better than this one, I agree with the comparison. In the early pages, I compared it myself to Appetite for Innocence. I read this one because I heard so many good things about it. And I read The Last One by the same author and I adored it so I knew I had to read this one... But it didn't quite hit the mark, so I don't think this one was for me.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved this book- it gripped me from the first page, was a bit slow in the middle but then grabbed me again and didn’t let me go. Great twist and finale- fabulous!!
Read in one sitting. Couldn’t put down.
Fans of “room” will like this book.
Fans of “room” will like this book.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
We asked readers to rate thr book and describe it in one word:
The actually read average was 2.6 stars
Ashpage - frustrating - 2 stars
Jess - entertaining - 4.5 stars
Kristen - fine - 2.3 stars
Daniela - lifetime movie - 3.5 stars
Erin - not believable - 2.5 stars
Kendra -dragging - 2 stars
Janey - boring - 2.2 stars
Jen - icky - 3 stars
Meg - intense - 2.6 stars
Ash - icky - 3 stars
Chelsea - flat - 2.5 stars
Connie - alright - 3 stars
Nicole - dull - .5 stars
The actually read average was 2.6 stars
Ashpage - frustrating - 2 stars
Jess - entertaining - 4.5 stars
Kristen - fine - 2.3 stars
Daniela - lifetime movie - 3.5 stars
Erin - not believable - 2.5 stars
Kendra -dragging - 2 stars
Janey - boring - 2.2 stars
Jen - icky - 3 stars
Meg - intense - 2.6 stars
Ash - icky - 3 stars
Chelsea - flat - 2.5 stars
Connie - alright - 3 stars
Nicole - dull - .5 stars
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
fast-paced
3.75 stars
Fans of Room and Misery will devour this claustrophobic thriller.
A woman is trapped by a man named Lenn on an isolated farm in the United Kingdom. She has been there for seven years, and every time she tries to escape, something is taken away from her, and slowly, she is left with no memory of who she is. But when she gets a child, she knows she needs to escape, and then a new victim is trapped in the cellar. The stakes are high, but she knows she needs to leave. Pulse-pounding and tense, this novel is sure to have you turning the pages through the night.
Having read Room and loving it, I knew I had to get my hands on Dean's novel. The novels both have many similar elements, but Dean's novel borders more on the darker side. I've heard nothing but good things about this novel, so the hype made me want to read it even more.
This is a story of strength and resilience. It's dark for sure, but not gruesome in the way you think it is. It's scary because of how real stories like this one actually are, and for this reason, I salute Dean fro crafting such a bold novel. It's hard to turn away from the pages because all you want is for her to escape with her child. All you want to know is her next move, and it's one of this novels that makes you ask: What would I do if I was in that situation? It's a story that is heartbreaking as much as it is heart pounding. The balance between the two is exceptional.
Dean is definitely a talented storyteller. The chapters read quick and you'll for sure be able to finish this one in a few sittings. There's a twist where I didn't expect one to be and I found that very entertaining to discover. My only concern with this novel was that it did read a lot like Donoghue's Room, but it was still very enjoyable to read Overall, Dean's story makes for a gripping story with a meaningful message that is sure to have you on the edge of your seat till the very end.
Thank you to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster, and Atria Books for providing me with an advanced digital copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.
Fans of Room and Misery will devour this claustrophobic thriller.
A woman is trapped by a man named Lenn on an isolated farm in the United Kingdom. She has been there for seven years, and every time she tries to escape, something is taken away from her, and slowly, she is left with no memory of who she is. But when she gets a child, she knows she needs to escape, and then a new victim is trapped in the cellar. The stakes are high, but she knows she needs to leave. Pulse-pounding and tense, this novel is sure to have you turning the pages through the night.
Having read Room and loving it, I knew I had to get my hands on Dean's novel. The novels both have many similar elements, but Dean's novel borders more on the darker side. I've heard nothing but good things about this novel, so the hype made me want to read it even more.
This is a story of strength and resilience. It's dark for sure, but not gruesome in the way you think it is. It's scary because of how real stories like this one actually are, and for this reason, I salute Dean fro crafting such a bold novel. It's hard to turn away from the pages because all you want is for her to escape with her child. All you want to know is her next move, and it's one of this novels that makes you ask: What would I do if I was in that situation? It's a story that is heartbreaking as much as it is heart pounding. The balance between the two is exceptional.
Dean is definitely a talented storyteller. The chapters read quick and you'll for sure be able to finish this one in a few sittings. There's a twist where I didn't expect one to be and I found that very entertaining to discover. My only concern with this novel was that it did read a lot like Donoghue's Room, but it was still very enjoyable to read Overall, Dean's story makes for a gripping story with a meaningful message that is sure to have you on the edge of your seat till the very end.
Thank you to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster, and Atria Books for providing me with an advanced digital copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.