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wormskiz's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
nanica's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
mousiedrea's review against another edition
3.0
This book would get good then slow down, get good then slow down. It got real good towards the end. Did not expect the twist.
forever_rain's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
katymbryant's review against another edition
2.0
solid 2.5 stars. I definitely prefer the silent patient over this book.
I did not see the ending at all. And yes sometimes w a murder mystery this is a good thing but it truly came out of left field. I understand how we got to the murderer but it was literally revealed in the last 5-10 pages of the book with no true resolution to anything. You’re left w nothing
I did not see the ending at all. And yes sometimes w a murder mystery this is a good thing but it truly came out of left field. I understand how we got to the murderer but it was literally revealed in the last 5-10 pages of the book with no true resolution to anything. You’re left w nothing
kirstiejayhawk'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
3.0
auohcanruon's review against another edition
4.0
3.85*
i’ve been waiting for this book for so long, and was so excited to finally read it. i’ll say one thing: it definitely lived up to the hype i personally created for it. alex michaelides writes so beautifully, and i enjoyed this so much.
i liked the plot, i thought it was original and hooking, and the execution was great — even though i kind of realized who the murderer was halfway through. the plot twist in itself was great anyway, i’ll admit.
some of the details were unrealistic, and there’s a few things i wish took place differently, but this was still an enjoyable read!
i also loved the fact that it took place in the same universe as TSP, and kinda look forward to a third book with some sort of mention to both of these books!
i’ve been waiting for this book for so long, and was so excited to finally read it. i’ll say one thing: it definitely lived up to the hype i personally created for it. alex michaelides writes so beautifully, and i enjoyed this so much.
i liked the plot, i thought it was original and hooking, and the execution was great — even though i kind of realized who the murderer was halfway through. the plot twist in itself was great anyway, i’ll admit.
some of the details were unrealistic, and there’s a few things i wish took place differently, but this was still an enjoyable read!
i also loved the fact that it took place in the same universe as TSP, and kinda look forward to a third book with some sort of mention to both of these books!