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sydglove13's review against another edition
5.0
The most twisted and unexpected book I've read. Also one of my favorite book to movie adaptations.
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!
sarahfrance0_0's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So freaking insane and absolutely unhinged. LOVED IT!!!!
eatingwords's review against another edition
I finished this book two weeks ago and I still don't know what to think of this madness of a book. I hope I can write a review for this one soon.
catedabate's review against another edition
dark
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? Yes
3.75
annatucker5052's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sdkjfskldjf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rthpr's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
genevievemartin's review against another edition
3.0
The enjoyment of this is significantly diminishes from having seen the film and knowing the twist and ending