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loujanae's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
1.0
An absolute drudgery to read. This is a horrible example of a first person POV. All tell. Didn't show a damn thing. Figured it out in the first chapter, so there was nothing thrilling about it. Repetitive as hell. Zero character development or even characteristics at all. Everyone was flat, and I felt nothing for a single one of them. Thought it would be an interesting critique of true crime, but that was not the case at ALL. I should have DNF'd right at the dedication page as Megan Collins dedicated the book to 'murderinos'.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Murder, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
sleeson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I had no idea which character to trust in this audiobook. The author was really committed to mystery genre in my opinion. Throughout the whole book. I was not able to pinpoint whom was in cahoots with whom. I can’t wait to read another novel from this author. No sexual content.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Death
ashleycmms's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Alcohol, Murder, Death, Child death, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Abandonment, Cancer, and Gun violence
biancabuysbooks's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
I had a feeling I would enjoy The Family Plot by Megan Collins immediately after reading the dedication: "For the murderinos"
True crime lovers will find this one interesting as it mixes in a fictional family with real-life murder cases. The Lighthouse family had an unconventional upbringing, studying true crime intimately.
Dahlia Lighthouse was sixteen when her twin brother Andy disappeared. He left a note saying goodbye, but it has tortured Dahlia for the last decade, and she has spent all of her free time searching for him. She returns home for the first time in 10 years after the passing of her father. The family reunion that results brings back painful memories, dark secrets, mysteries, and lingering questions...
Read if you like creepy vibes and family secrets!
True crime lovers will find this one interesting as it mixes in a fictional family with real-life murder cases. The Lighthouse family had an unconventional upbringing, studying true crime intimately.
Dahlia Lighthouse was sixteen when her twin brother Andy disappeared. He left a note saying goodbye, but it has tortured Dahlia for the last decade, and she has spent all of her free time searching for him. She returns home for the first time in 10 years after the passing of her father. The family reunion that results brings back painful memories, dark secrets, mysteries, and lingering questions...
Read if you like creepy vibes and family secrets!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, and Murder
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