Reviews - After That Night

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After That Night

Karin Slaughter

4.2 AVERAGE

leiamv's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

yodelittlelady's review against another edition

4.0

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

bm1894's review against another edition

5.0

I've been thoroughly enjoying catching up on the full Will Trent and Grant County series by Karin Slaughter since the end of 2022. I was finally all caught up by the end of 2023 without realizing that there would be a new installation to digest. Happy to return with my faves Will and Sara. As usual, Karin Slaughter does an excellent job in picking up the series right where she left off. We're given the full story behind Sara's traumatic sexual assault, making this possibly the most personal book in the series as it relates to our main characters. More often than not the lens is focused on the victim of each case, but here we get to read and feel Sara/Will navigate through their trauma, together.

I also thoroughly enjoy the bits of Faith and her family. If there's one negative thing I have to say...I never have enough of Faith/Will!! Their dynamic just works. I love their banter and I love how much they love each other too.

Overall, this has a good pace, and Karin Slaughter continues to not shy away from the brutality of these cases and the emotional turmoil it should take on the reader. 5/5 all around.

ivysheartt's review against another edition

4.0

This is my first Karin Slaughter book and I went into it with high expectations because I have heard nothing but praises for her books. I'm glad to say that this book delivered a twist I didn't see coming!
[Please be aware of the trigger warnings because this book deals with an issue that's absolutely revolting]

After That Night is a fast paced thriller that keeps readers intrigued to know how the connection happens and what that connection would reveal. It has a sinister plot hidden in its narrative that will make you feel creeped out, but you can't stop reading it either because you NEED to know the answers. My only issue with the book was how sometimes, the writing made me cringe, especially the way women & their characteristics were described and the repeated mentioning of the abuse.

That twist near the end was surprising, but what I loved most was the ending itself! I can safely say I did not see that coming. I loved reading this one.

madelinem1919's review against another edition

4.0

A very gripping but deeply disturbing thriller about a serious of attacks on women that have similarities. Many twists and turns along the way. There are a lot of characters introduced which can be hard to follow at first, but it adds to the mystery. Although it appears to be part of a serious, I didn’t feel like I missed anything starting with this one. Couldn’t put it down!