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whatchareadingheather's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I felt like because this didn’t have enough focus on either of the twisty plot points that the ending fell a little flat for me. But since there should be a sequel coming out I’m definitely interested in reading it.
blue_reader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Gore, and Emotional abuse
ingo_lembcke's review against another edition
Pre-ordered the german translation (Der rote Apfel which translates in english to The red apple), which is supposed to be published on August 10th, 2020, to be downloaded on my Tolino ebook reader.
Started this (Tuesday August 25th, 2020). Review will be in English and a translation in German as an addition.
Started this (Tuesday August 25th, 2020). Review will be in English and a translation in German as an addition.
honnari_hannya's review against another edition
3.0
A fairly standard thriller, though I appreciated the attempts at giving us a complex villain in both Yi Byeongdo and Hayeong by exploring the ways in which trauma affects the psyche—and where, exactly, the line is drawn before someone can no longer be "saved." Nothing was really surprising, and I think Seonkyeong made quite a few stupid choices to end up where she did at the end of the novel, but it was still an enjoyable read.
If you like books like Baby Teeth or creepy children in general, or if you liked the Hannibal franchise (which is referenced a few times here), then this book is probably right up your alley.
If you like books like Baby Teeth or creepy children in general, or if you liked the Hannibal franchise (which is referenced a few times here), then this book is probably right up your alley.
kdahlo's review against another edition
2.0
This book was fine, I liked a few elements but overall I thought it was clichМ©d, the twists were too obvious and the translation was not good. Oh well.
chelseatm's review against another edition
1.0
Probably more like 1.5 but I'm really angry at the ending. I was disappointed by this book. I thought it was leading somewhere suspenseful and exciting but it was so cerebral. But not even cerebral in a good way, more like cerebral in a drugstore pop psychology way.
I think the ending was the most frustrating. After realizing the step daughter had poisoned her family and already showing you were scared of her, why would you take the glass of milk? So stupid! The whole thing just lacked believability.
I think the ending was the most frustrating. After realizing the step daughter had poisoned her family and already showing you were scared of her, why would you take the glass of milk? So stupid! The whole thing just lacked believability.
badpunsanduwu's review against another edition
4.0
The last sentence gave me chills , and I think this book really worked better as an audiobook
booksnces's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
its not that bad but its not good.