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enc3336's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Violence, Death, Murder, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
ms_sarah621'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was super intrigued by this book. When I started it, things were fairly intense and mysterious. Even to keep me going. As things developed, I really enjoyed how unreliable and unhinged the main character, Casey, was becoming. I never really knew who to believe in this story, not Casey or anyone she interacted with. This kept things interesting for me. I also really enjoyed the portrayal of alcoholism and what it can do to you. I felt that it was handled well and contributed to Casey being unreliable. Near the end of the story, I felt like things became too much. The supernatural element to the story really threw me off. It was still interesting to read, but it took away some of my enjoyment. Overall, the story had a good ending and was entertaining. I believe that the end of the book was filled with too much happening and too many twists. I still enjoyed reading this one and will continue to try books from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Murder
coco78337's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol, Violence, and Death
Minor: Murder, Stalking, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
dismorganization's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Violence
sonjaelisee's review against another edition
2.0
you have to be joking me… out of all the ways this book could have gone, this was somehow the worst. 2 stars because it was so bad it became silly and actually started making me laugh. read it with your friends so you can all laugh about how ridiculous it is.
also, the audiobook narrator did a great job but she was not the right choice to voice Casey.
I know Casey was supposed to be an unreliable narrator but ??? But I don’t think it was well written. Her reactions/thoughts are confusing and seem contradictory when many of the twists are revealed (in a bad way).
also, the audiobook narrator did a great job but she was not the right choice to voice Casey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Alcoholism, and Violence
celery's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Cursing, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Blood, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Violence, Addiction, Death, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Kidnapping, and Toxic relationship
sarahannmac21's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
What the actual heck was this book? It’s a mix of Layla, Pretty Girls, and the movie A Simple Favor…. In all of the most absurd bs of ways. I mean what the actual f?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Addiction, and Alcoholism
theplantlady's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The secrets of Lake greene will expose your deepest fear! Follow Casey, the protagonist on a long journey of alcoholism and self pity. Casey was a successful actress when a life crisis falls upon her and she finds herself at Lake Greene, forced by her mother's hand to save her career and to stay out of the limelight. She spends her days drinking and drunk loathing in anguish as she reflects on her life. At some point the author, Riley Sager introduces Katherine and Tom, a couple across the lake and the plot of the story begins here, Casey is captivated by Katherine and Tom and finds herself spying on them as she binge the day away on alcohol. Then suddenly, Katherine disappears and Casey plays detective to prove Tom killed his wife.
I really enjoyed the Climax of this story! the hint, climax! I want to give it five stars, however Mr. Sager spent too much filler boring me with Casey's alcoholism, the book does not take off till after page 100. However, the climax is well worth the read! So this book gets four stars from me. I have not finished the book, I am about 10 chapters away and this is a book club read so I have to wait for others to catch up, but I cannot wait to finish this book. This book was difficult to get through and has taken the book club a month to read because it is such a slow read. there are little easter eggs throughout the book to keep you engaged in the reading and I love the cameo of the Bartholomew burning down.
The character development of this storyline was also a fail, Casey's character is not very well developed and I just don't feel anything for her or any of the characters for that matter. This is the second book I have read from Riley Sager, and unlike Lock every door, I was not able to predict the ending of this book and thus enjoyed this read.
May 28, 2024
Hmmmmm, finished the book :( The best part of this book is the climax, there is nothing more disappointing to reach a climax like this and then have the story go limp* before you can reach full satisfaction! I cannot believe the horror of this ending! There are no words that I can express sorrowful, dismayed, filled with sadness that I am not happy with another book written by Riley Sager. I wanted to read Survive the night, but I am having second thoughts, just not sure if his writing style is for me.
I really enjoyed the Climax of this story! the hint, climax! I want to give it five stars, however Mr. Sager spent too much filler boring me with Casey's alcoholism, the book does not take off till after page 100. However, the climax is well worth the read! So this book gets four stars from me. I have not finished the book, I am about 10 chapters away and this is a book club read so I have to wait for others to catch up, but I cannot wait to finish this book. This book was difficult to get through and has taken the book club a month to read because it is such a slow read. there are little easter eggs throughout the book to keep you engaged in the reading and I love the cameo of the Bartholomew burning down.
The character development of this storyline was also a fail, Casey's character is not very well developed and I just don't feel anything for her or any of the characters for that matter. This is the second book I have read from Riley Sager, and unlike Lock every door, I was not able to predict the ending of this book and thus enjoyed this read.
May 28, 2024
Hmmmmm, finished the book :( The best part of this book is the climax, there is nothing more disappointing to reach a climax like this and then have the story go limp* before you can reach full satisfaction! I cannot believe the horror of this ending! There are no words that I can express sorrowful, dismayed, filled with sadness that I am not happy with another book written by Riley Sager. I wanted to read Survive the night, but I am having second thoughts, just not sure if his writing style is for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
kzarate's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Minor: Suicide
traciereads'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Murder, Addiction, Death, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Alcoholism
Minor: Confinement, Cursing, Mental illness, Grief, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Self harm, Vomit, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity