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3.41 AVERAGE
3.41 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
reflective
sad
tense
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A decent book with some good plot twists. The ending fell a little flat.
dark
emotional
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Mass/school shootings
3.5⭐️ the first portion of the book was slow but it picked up. I picked this book because people said it was one of the most disturbing books they had read. It didn’t give a reason why so I went into the book knowing nothing.
2.5-3 stars. Since I kept hearing this compared to Gone Girl, I thought I would add it to my to-read pile. My husband actually brought it for me so I decided to read it. I found myself not caring about Ani as a character. She complained about others a lot and was very materialistic. However, you don't always have to like the main character in a book. But it helps if the rest of the characters or the story really engage you. This one didn't do that for me. I was underwhelmed. I think I just wanted something more. Even the "twist" that was supposed to come didn't live up to the hype for me.
This book has been out so long but when I saw there was a Netflix film coming out I figured it was time to read it. At first I thought wow this is a lot like You by Carolyn Kepnes but with a female Joe and not a serial killer. That edgy voice, much like a Chuck Palahniuk yet mixed with a Devil Wears Prada/Gossip Girl style.
I really enjoyed this book. It was pretty dark and I came into it unaware of what Ani's dark past really was, which could very well be triggering in multiple ways just a warning.
I do admire the characters flawed thinking, the way it was written. Her survival strategies and then finally finding herself, and a chance for true happiness, hopefully.
I really enjoyed this book. It was pretty dark and I came into it unaware of what Ani's dark past really was, which could very well be triggering in multiple ways just a warning.
I do admire the characters flawed thinking, the way it was written. Her survival strategies and then finally finding herself, and a chance for true happiness, hopefully.