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lilifane's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What the f*** did I just read?!?!?
I'm actually still hysterically laughing because of the ending. It's not that often that an ending actually gets me.
First I thought this would be a regular domestic thriller and I don't really like them that much. The whole cheating plot just annoyed me. But I loved the different perspectives and the feeling that there is something off. And then things got interesting when an element was introduced, I wasn't expecting. Luckily I love these kind of elements in books. When I got the vague idea what the title refers to at about 50% of the book, I was all invested. Hahaha, little did I know then. It blew my mind when I realised what the title actually means. And then again at the very end when I realised what it ACTUALLY actually means. I just think it's genius. The way everything is plotted and fits perfectly together at the end. That's my favourite thing in books. I love love LOVE how subtle all the hints were that you actually could never guess the ending but once you know it you see all those details flashing before your eyes. ;)
This book is definitely one of my all time favourites now.
I'm actually still hysterically laughing because of the ending. It's not that often that an ending actually gets me.
First I thought this would be a regular domestic thriller and I don't really like them that much. The whole cheating plot just annoyed me. But I loved the different perspectives and the feeling that there is something off. And then things got interesting when an element was introduced, I wasn't expecting. Luckily I love these kind of elements in books. When I got the vague idea what the title refers to at about 50% of the book, I was all invested. Hahaha, little did I know then. It blew my mind when I realised what the title actually means. And then again at the very end when I realised what it ACTUALLY actually means. I just think it's genius. The way everything is plotted and fits perfectly together at the end. That's my favourite thing in books. I love love LOVE how subtle all the hints were that you actually could never guess the ending but once you know it you see all those details flashing before your eyes. ;)
This book is definitely one of my all time favourites now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Body shaming
thebookishsnow's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Animal death, Death, and Drug use
regulardragon's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book is absolute nonsense, everybody is ridiculous and could use an extra brain cell (except maybe, Adele, who seems to have a galaxy brain take on life). The ending is so ludicrous it made me laugh out loud.
I did have fun reading, though, I guess that's all you can ask.
I did have fun reading, though, I guess that's all you can ask.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Drug use, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Stalking
Moderate: Forced institutionalization
Minor: Abortion
kamin8882's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Omg this book blew my mind ! I don’t even know what to say about it or how to explain how I am feeling right now. What a freaking mind f**k!!! Holy moly!
This book had ALL THE THINGS I wanted in a thriller. Messed up characters on all angles, a crazy plot and an insane ending I would have never seen coming !!
Adele and David are "happily" married, or so it looks on the outside. David feels differently. Although he loves Adele, they share a secret that is haunting him and he can't get past it to love her the same way anymore. Then he meets Louise at a bar and they hit it off immediately. 2 things she does not know, he is married and he is also her new boss. To makes things even more awkward for Louise, she becomes friends with Adele by accident and really enjoys her company. She is living 2 lives with a married couple. David has no idea this is going on !! Adele and David are both thriving when they are with Louise, but she soon finds out somethings that are disturbing to her and has to do something about it !!
If you are looking for a thriller that will blow your mind, you must read this book. I loved it so much and now everything I read after this, I keep comparing the feeling I had with this book. also, make sure you read the book BEFORE the show, they are really similar, but you know the book is ALWAYS better.
This book had ALL THE THINGS I wanted in a thriller. Messed up characters on all angles, a crazy plot and an insane ending I would have never seen coming !!
Adele and David are "happily" married, or so it looks on the outside. David feels differently. Although he loves Adele, they share a secret that is haunting him and he can't get past it to love her the same way anymore. Then he meets Louise at a bar and they hit it off immediately. 2 things she does not know, he is married and he is also her new boss. To makes things even more awkward for Louise, she becomes friends with Adele by accident and really enjoys her company. She is living 2 lives with a married couple. David has no idea this is going on !! Adele and David are both thriving when they are with Louise, but she soon finds out somethings that are disturbing to her and has to do something about it !!
If you are looking for a thriller that will blow your mind, you must read this book. I loved it so much and now everything I read after this, I keep comparing the feeling I had with this book. also, make sure you read the book BEFORE the show, they are really similar, but you know the book is ALWAYS better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Stalking
rachelreadthese's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Stalking
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Forced institutionalization
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