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stephanie_w11's review against another edition
4.0
A great read. The story is compelling and Ruth Ware offers insightful perspective on the current true crime fad. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator is wonderful.
zekereadseverything's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.0
emilyw22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
steph1101's review against another edition
3.0
A very predictable, basic thriller. Nothing special. It’s definitely longer than It needs to be, i couldn’t wait for It to be over. Wouldn’t really recommend.
carolinedavisson's review against another edition
5.0
i really enjoyed this one! it was long but honestly refreshing since most thrillers are so fast paced they feel like a race to the end. tropes that i usually can’t stand (time jumps) actually worked very well in this book. i enjoyed getting to figure out all the characters and their motivations over the course of the jumps between the past and present and also enjoyed hannah’s perspective as a narrator. the ending was surprising but well-developed. my only tiny complaint is that the final confrontation scene was a bit cliche lol (narrator realizes they’re being driven to a secondary location while the villain monologues) but it was still entertaining so not enough to knock a star off. perfect read to quench my monthly thirst for a good thriller.
muninn972's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the story although the main character irritated the heck out of me. Book smart she maybe but common sense she does not seem to have.
jaygrego's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lisatee's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Took me a while to get into this. Nearly gave up a few times to be honest. However, once it got going I enjoyed it. Kept you guessing for a fair while. I had figured out the ‘who’ but still enjoyed the journey the author took us on to get there.
raloveridge's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.0
This was fine! It had a real Secret History vibe, which I always enjoy, but as a book, there are a lot of loose ends. (What was up with Will there at the end?? That reaction?) Still, a page turner, I guess.