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danyclarice's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was incredibly thrilling and nothing like I had ever read before. The structure of this book is ‘a book within a book’. Howard cleverly weaves two characters points of views throughout the book as Jim reads the ‘Nothing Man’ written by Eve.
A very quick and easy read with some good twists and moments that made me audibly gasp. However there were some points where the book was moving a little slow, mainly during descriptions of other victims and minute details of their lives.
I loved the concept of this book. We are introduced to Eve through Jim’s eyes as a faceless victim who survived his attack on her family. She is described as a nuisance who has failed to identify the Nothing Man. But, throughout the book, the author shines a spotlight on the victims and makes a social commentary on societies obsession with serial killers, forgetting families left behind and the victims. Jim slowly starts to realise he has utterly lost control of the situation and falls straight into Eve’s trap, who had always been one step ahead of him from the very beginning.
Overall, a satisfying read which will have you getting up in the middle of the night to check your doors are locked.
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, and Rape
catladyjenna1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Rape, Child death, and Gun violence
lajoy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Police brutality, Blood, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Stalking, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder
brandie_abbie19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Stalking, Vomit, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Fatphobia, Murder, Animal cruelty, Child death, and Death
staceyisbooked's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Stalking, Kidnapping, Death, Rape, Vomit, Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Suicide, Sexual assault, and Murder
tnociti's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Rape, Violence, Blood, Death, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
skirteen's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
dalmavatai's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The reveals and twists towards the end were all well-written, I really liked how we got to follow along with Eve as she investigates and puts together the clues as to the identity of The Nothing Man. I also liked what the book had to say about serial killers and how they are portrayed in the media versus how they are in real life.
If you're looking for a dark, fast-paced, thrilling book with a lot of investigation centering a serial killer, I'd most definitely recommend this one!
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Violence
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
abigail_loves_to_read's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.75
This has the book within a book trope and the other pov was the true crime memoir of eve black. The memoir was written in such a way that you feel like you are reading an actual true crime book! And there were many times while reading where I got the chills coz some parts were so descriptive and I felt like I was watching a movie. Actually it was so freaky at times that I had to stop and take a break and then continue. Im glad I read it as soon as I bought it coz otherwise it would have been on my shelf for a loongg time. If you love true crime, book within a book, told from serial killers pov you will prob enjoy this!! Highly recommend:)
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, and Stalking
librariangeorgia's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Grief
Minor: Suicide