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Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting
Graphic: Death, Murder
Moderate: Gaslighting
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Rape, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol
The pacing was on the slower side than I normally prefer, maybe medium-paced, and as with thrillers, required a good amount of buildup and context establishment before all the excitement starts. During this part, I thought it was interesting enough that I kept on reading (some people might have given up), but I did think it was borderline draggy.
But the author had this talent of writing in a way that is not only very detailed and clear, it also evokes suspense and at times, jump scares the hell out of you – so that was fun and really kept me turning the pages quickly. And once all the revelations kicked in, the story got even more exciting.
I think some might find the story confusing because there seemed to be too many things going on at once (the divorce, the patient, the rapist, etc) but by the end of the book, everything was mostly explained and concluded nicely, save for a few lingering questions I had.
This book reminded me of why I love thrillers so much. Definitely might consider reading it.
Moderate: Death, Murder
Minor: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting
⭐⭐.5 /5
TW: Suicide, talk of suicide, mental illness, DV, cheating-ish, talk of SA, murder
What was that?! I read this one because it was a read-along for a book club back in July and my Libby hold just came up. I am floored that so many people love this book.
I understand redirecting our attention everywhere, but when those diversions cause plot holes!! There was just so much filler. I want to be guessing as I read, not confused.
What kind of mother is she!? There is a serial rapist, in the city, and even worse her neighborhood, and is leaving her 16-year-old daughter home alone OFTEN with a broken door? Multiable times the door wasn't even properly closed when she got home!!! What's with the daughter being oblivious to all the dangers going on around her? Being 16 doesn't explain that, I have been 16 and raised 4 kids who were all 16 once. She, like her mother, doesn't;t seem to have a self-preservation bone in their body, or common sense... until...
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Death, Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Gaslighting