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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
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:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If there’s one thing everyone should know about me, it’s that one of my favorite very specific genres is true crime podcast thrillers in audiobook format. I felt that the podcast element was utilized perfectly here, bringing in interviews from the townsfolk to reveal different pieces of information at the right times, and allowing the reader to determine how truthful those interviews might be. While it wasn’t the most sophisticated expression of it in my opinion, I did feel like this book wanted to make some commentary about crime against women, which I’m always pleased to see in this genre. The way that Savvy was glamorized after her death, and the way that Lucy was demonized at the time same, was really interesting to me. The male and female characters in this book are very divided thematically - the idea is that women are blamed and gaslit for things that men do wrong, and the men get away with it, and that’s unfair. Like I said, not the most nuanced take, but one I appreciate nonetheless. I think I’m getting tired of incorporating romantic B-plots in thrillers, and this one felt especially unnecessary both to the plot and to Lucy’s character development. Fun but forgettable (just like most thrillers), though this one was bolstered by its integration of the podcast element, which I always enjoy.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
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
I'm driven right up the middle on what I liked and didn't like. Amnesia isn't my favorite trope, but the book had a decent take on it in the first half. I hate the convenient memory reveal, it will never not be corny sorry . It was surprisingly funny and Grandma Beverley is genuinely one of the best side characters in a thriller I've read.
The commentary about women, domestic violence, feminine rage, etc. was generally strong. I liked the discussions on perfect victimhood and nice guys. It just wasn't the most interesting mystery and it got terribly repetitive with Lucy's visions and thoughts. I HATED the sex scenes...brotha eeeeuuuuugghhhh. That alone dropped it below 3 stars.
The commentary about women, domestic violence, feminine rage, etc. was generally strong. I liked the discussions on perfect victimhood and nice guys. It just wasn't the most interesting mystery and it got terribly repetitive with Lucy's visions and thoughts. I HATED the sex scenes...brotha eeeeuuuuugghhhh. That alone dropped it below 3 stars.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
thoroughly enjoyed. made my commutes tolerable for a lil bit
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed listening to this as an audiobook because I really got the feel for the podcast part of it. However, I think I am going to go back and read the book too because sometimes I got distracted during the audiobook and I didn't catch everything.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes