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sincerely_inayah's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I truly, honestly wish the worst for him 😅.
My only irritation was Jerome's constant switch to "Tyrone," it's okay to do once or twice, but it was his "thing" and it was a bit more than irritating.
Other than that, loved the ending.
Graphic: Vomit, Racism, Racial slurs, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Incest, Child abuse, and Child death
kyemmpem's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic relationship, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
ruthypoo2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
There are several distinctive characters in this story and it's a great ensemble with the story told from multiple points of view. The primary narrator is retired police detective Bill Hodges who finds himself bored and frequently despondent as he sits daily in his armchair watching TV and without the feeling that his life serves any serious purpose since leaving law enforcement. Bill is isolated with only a handful of people to interact with from time to time. This all changes when he's contacted by the villain whose crime is described in the opening pages of the book. The killer wants to remind Bill that he failed to catch them and let him know they may have a new plan to surpass the body count achieved in their last murderous act.
The book is about a twisted cat and mouse game between Bill Hodges and an intelligent sociopathic killer, each narrating their own chapters to tell their respective stories. Throughout, the reader learns about the people that Bill and the killer encounter in their daily lives. In fact, those who end up joining Bill on his quest to subvert the killer are a pure delight and where the SK sense of humor comes through load and clear. The storytelling in this book is very rewarding, giving the reader a complex character study for both of the primary characters. There's a lot of tension in the story, especially in the ending, and it was a definite page-turner for me. Constant Readers will find little SK Easter Eggs planted here and there and a joy to come across.
I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Will Patton who did a magnificent job voicing all the characters and bringing each to life. Mr. Patton is a stellar actor and brings his finely honed skill to create a unique voice and emotional range for each character. I'll be continuing with the next two books in this series, and I'm thrilled to see that Mr. Patton is the narrator for all the Mr. Mercedes books.
Moderate: Alcohol, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, and Cursing
Minor: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Sexual content
mayreadslol's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, Suicide attempt, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Violence
aaronhill2334's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Genocide, Suicide, Car accident, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Cursing, Incest, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Stalking, Violence, and Vomit
lillyrose97's review
- 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
3.75
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Grief, Murder, Violence, Child death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, and Sexual content
amyayeme's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Racial slurs, Murder, and Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia and Violence
maddie7217's review
- 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
2.5
Graphic: Cursing, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Violence, Suicide attempt, Racism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Incest, Gore, and Car accident
lili93's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Incest
zaraha's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Incest, Violence, Vomit, Bullying, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Murder, Blood, and Suicidal thoughts