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clambisquick's review against another edition
5.0
Angry... that's what I am. I enjoyed the ride... but it's almost impossible to talk about this book without ruining it.
agsmith07's review against another edition
5.0
This book is WILD! I usually don’t read (or like) psychological thrillers, but this one made so many Best Book Lists last year, I had to read it. I am so glad I did!
The book is fascinating. The characters of Amy and Nick, although twisted - very, very twisted, are fascinating. The story is told from each of their points of view, and while reading Nick’s side, I was on his side. When I was reading Amy’s side, I was on her side – until I wasn’t! By the end of the book, I was firmly on one side, not the other, but it was a roller coaster getting there.
Amy’s meticulous attention to detail was, well –sorry to beat a dead horse – fascinating. I’ve never met anyone like that. I wish I was like that (but using that power for good, of course). She’s brilliant. And Beautiful. And Cah-ray-zee! Her treasure hunts? Good God, you’d need a PhD to figure them out!
Nick, at first, seemed a little dim-witted to me. He seemed to be a stereotypical, good-looking, New York writer who was full of self-importance. But then we discover his home town and his family and he suddenly became very interesting. Then, when the stakes were high – TOO high - he brought his A game and I started to respect him, a little.
In the end, there was only one clear winner and I really kind of felt sorry for the loser. And then the hair on the back of my neck stood up when the winner uttered the quote, “I really wish he/she wouldn’t have said that.” Uh-oh!
Cannot recommend enough!
The book is fascinating. The characters of Amy and Nick, although twisted - very, very twisted, are fascinating. The story is told from each of their points of view, and while reading Nick’s side, I was on his side. When I was reading Amy’s side, I was on her side – until I wasn’t! By the end of the book, I was firmly on one side, not the other, but it was a roller coaster getting there.
Amy’s meticulous attention to detail was, well –sorry to beat a dead horse – fascinating. I’ve never met anyone like that. I wish I was like that (but using that power for good, of course). She’s brilliant. And Beautiful. And Cah-ray-zee! Her treasure hunts? Good God, you’d need a PhD to figure them out!
Nick, at first, seemed a little dim-witted to me. He seemed to be a stereotypical, good-looking, New York writer who was full of self-importance. But then we discover his home town and his family and he suddenly became very interesting. Then, when the stakes were high – TOO high - he brought his A game and I started to respect him, a little.
In the end, there was only one clear winner and I really kind of felt sorry for the loser. And then the hair on the back of my neck stood up when the winner uttered the quote, “I really wish he/she wouldn’t have said that.” Uh-oh!
Cannot recommend enough!
charmedlibrarian's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
4.5
Engrossing! Great audiobook.
alyc00per's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Blood, Body horror, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Infertility, Rape, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
kristenheynes's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bellat1710's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
josh_96's review against another edition
4.0
There is not one likable character in this story, and I do think they revealed the plot twist a little too early, but a great book overall and I couldn’t put it down once I got to around 100 pages.
monalyna'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cateyackerman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Dementia, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Blood, and Pregnancy