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msalexismariah's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.75
Safer does a great job writing page-turning dialogue and immersive details to the setting. While I managed to read this in one day after the initial twist, I felt there was a lost opportunity to capitalize. I recommend this book for those who like suspense and thrillers.
allthemisfits's review against another edition
3.0
This is a perfect summer thriller. The lead character was right up my alley and her life gave me a bit of a Carrie Fisher feel. The atmosphere was richly described, and the suspense was thick and constant. That initial twist though….really? I tried to suspend disbelief, and while it was effectively creepy, it just felt out of place. That’s the main reason I’m not giving this 4 stars. Still, a very enjoyable read and worth waiting for on the long library hold list.
harleyb_reads'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
libraryofmarge's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good until the whole dead husband spirit entered the body via the lake??????
sarahdarah18's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tspalds's review against another edition
2.0
The first 3/4 of this book I would’ve rated at a 4 star, perhaps even a 5 star. However the plot twist that Sager chose to employ to explain Katherine’s disappearance was completely out of left field. I found it to be ridiculous and honestly upset me. I found the majority of this book to be a quality thriller until the plot twists at the end. I am disappointed by how this book ended.
jhinkley90's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
booworkwormbardbear's review against another edition
4.0
I did not see the twists coming, which made it fun. Very creepy and unnerving at points.
_shivreads_'s review against another edition
2.0
i don’t think it helped that i had read the woman in the window IMMEDIATELY before reading this but even if i hadn’t… the alcoholic, nosy AF, deeply traumatized woman trope is overdone at this point