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surekamahes's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
smyrdek's review
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Definitely felt like I was missing some background information from the book that came before this one, which is probably why it took me a minute to get into it. But once I did it kept me on my toes!
mightbebella's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Somehow the writing drew me in, but then immediately kicked me back out. It was such a choppy storyline, but I was so invested. Hated every single character (except u Bible, love u)
villenview's review
dark
sad
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
3.0
filipa_pinhel's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
drbookbabe's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I really feel connected to the characters and want to follow their story lines. I have read all of Karin Slaughter’s books and they never disappoint.
jimbowen0306's review against another edition
4.0
Karin Slaughter writes murder mystery fiction, where the murders are… sometimes gross.
In this book Slaughter brings back Andrea Oliver, from Pieces of Her (a book by Slaughter, and then a TV show). In the previous book, she had very little self-esteem, and less backbone. That book saw her develop some determination. She has developed some more since.
This book sees Oliver join the Marshall Service, start protecting a federal judge and investigate a murder that’s similar to her earlier experiences. It’s… not perhaps as gross as of her other books, but it rattles along, all the same.
The question is if you can believe that Oliver has developed some backbone, and been able to blag her way into the Marshall’s Service. If you can buy that I think you’ll enjoy this.
In this book Slaughter brings back Andrea Oliver, from Pieces of Her (a book by Slaughter, and then a TV show). In the previous book, she had very little self-esteem, and less backbone. That book saw her develop some determination. She has developed some more since.
This book sees Oliver join the Marshall Service, start protecting a federal judge and investigate a murder that’s similar to her earlier experiences. It’s… not perhaps as gross as of her other books, but it rattles along, all the same.
The question is if you can believe that Oliver has developed some backbone, and been able to blag her way into the Marshall’s Service. If you can buy that I think you’ll enjoy this.
mbpartlow's review
4.0
Spoiler alert!
Mostly enjoyable and well-plotted. The thing that didn't ring quite true for me was the reaction of people in the 80s to a girl getting pregnant. Probably because I was a teen in the early 80s, in a very small town, and people in general just weren't that shitty. Makes for a better story, though.
Mostly enjoyable and well-plotted. The thing that didn't ring quite true for me was the reaction of people in the 80s to a girl getting pregnant. Probably because I was a teen in the early 80s, in a very small town, and people in general just weren't that shitty. Makes for a better story, though.
hannahbanana0909's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75