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3.3 AVERAGE
3.3 AVERAGE
Not the most satisfying read, maybe deliberate by the author that you’re left with a ton of questions and no answers. In some ways that probably makes the story more harrowing.
Having the end of the start of the book did feel a bit anticlimactic for a thriller, knowing how it ends did allow you to watch the development of Louise’s mania, and made you pay more attention to the smaller signs. But equally, the ‘twist’ at the start does remove the build up and the tension as the book goes on.
Nothing that hasn’t been done before, but a quick and easy read none the less.
Having the end of the start of the book did feel a bit anticlimactic for a thriller, knowing how it ends did allow you to watch the development of Louise’s mania, and made you pay more attention to the smaller signs. But equally, the ‘twist’ at the start does remove the build up and the tension as the book goes on.
Nothing that hasn’t been done before, but a quick and easy read none the less.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
I loved it--couldn't put it down. The book is about a family who hires a nanny to care for their two children, while they work. Both parents have careers that require much of their time, allowing the nanny to sort of take over their house and their children. In fact, the nanny appears perfect at first....a psychological thriller at its best!! A great read.
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Nothing happened; it was just moody internal dialogue (not even enough to be enthralling and guiltily entertaining) until the end, when something finally happened but was stated without any emotion. It didn't create any empathy or excitement/suspense.
Great examination of class and gender and parenting and a blistering read. Would strongly recommend. Probably won't read again but will keep it on the shelf and will read more by the author