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julied's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Misogyny
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
Overall, I'd call this the solid, four star read I've come to expect from the author. I bumped it up a little because the reveal at the end, while disturbing, was also so perfectly human it drove home the accuracy of the 'humanness' in the rest of the story. One thing I also really appreciated about this story particularly is that while many characters (of necessity for a thriller) had their little secrets, most were simply about hiding small weaknesses and again, very *human* moments, not the kind that left me hating all the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Grief
Moderate: Death, Child death, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
jameslyons's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Grief
Moderate: Violence, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Death
Minor: Abortion
ncoletti's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Child death
ofpagesandparagraphs's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Jane Harper is an auto-buy author for me, so when I heard she had another book coming out I was so excited. I don't read suspense/thrillers often, but Harper's books always suck me right in. As usual, I got pulled right into the mystery in this small coastal town in a small town in Tasmania where a you woman who is there as a seasonal worker turns up dead. As the town tries to deal with this horrific event and try to find out who was responsible, secrets from the past are dug up and brought to light.
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Overall I really enjoyed the mystery that was the central plot of the story. It kept me turning the pages and keep me guessing until the end. There were definitely a lot of characters but I didn't find it difficult to keep track of them. My only beef with this book was the ending. It felt very abrupt and the way things were "resolved" felt very strange to me. I can't go into much detail without spoilers but I am curious to know what others thought of the ending.
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Overall I really enjoyed the mystery that was the central plot of the story. It kept me turning the pages and keep me guessing until the end. There were definitely a lot of characters but I didn't find it difficult to keep track of them. My only beef with this book was the ending. It felt very abrupt and the way things were "resolved" felt very strange to me. I can't go into much detail without spoilers but I am curious to know what others thought of the ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Dementia, and Murder
kelseyholler's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia, Mental illness, and Grief
Minor: Suicide attempt
horizonous's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Dementia
Moderate: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Death of parent, Death, and Sexual violence
Minor: Sexual content, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Violence
◦ Mental illness = Depression, PTSD, survivor guilt◦ Sexual violence = Sexual comments and advances towards a minor
◦ Toxic relationship = Toxic masculinity
jenkneebee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child death, Death, Dementia, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racism, and Violence
kalmed22's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Jane Harper is a favorite of mine. This is a stand-alone book set in Australia. There are two mysteries that involve these characters. This is more of a study of human nature and relationships. Thought the plot and pacing were well done.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Sexual content
owlmybookandplanneradventures's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
Intense. Atmospheric. Buried secrets. Twists and turns. This story explores consequences, guilt, & grief and how they ultimately shape us. The characters were well developed & relatable, the author created a powerful sense of place, and the dual timelines made it interesting. This was outside of my normal comfort zone, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death