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littlepelkey20's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Murder, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Pregnancy, Suicide, Death, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual assault, Abortion, Infertility, Miscarriage, Animal death, and Rape
_danigirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Domestic abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Death, and Emotional abuse
frozenheartv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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This is my first Lisa Jewell's book, and I kind of like it. I started reading thinking of immersing myself in a mystery adventure; however, I stumbled upon a twisted family drama. It had all of the elements that made up a good book with even some extra spices. It was a mysterious, tense and sad book.
On the other hand, as much as I like the book, there was too much filler for me. The creepy family was definitely twisted but predictable. I feel like the author didn't elaborate enough although there was already too much details. I started reading expecting a mysterious story but ended up getting into too much of a family drama to the point I felt like the mystery wasn't a main part of the story anymore. If this was the case, then I expected to see some psychological thriller aspects, but it there was not much of this as well. Therefore, I felt the story was a bit flat.
All in all, it was a nice journey with the book, and I will keep reading more Lisa Jewell's books to see if there would be any better books than this one.
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse
hollymileham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Murder, Death, and Rape
bookswithlydscl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, and Domestic abuse
anissawren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Confinement, Murder, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Torture, Drug use, and Death
Moderate: Infertility, Adult/minor relationship, and Pregnancy
gloomiko's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Domestic abuse, and Drug use
kfont42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Drug use, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
hp62442's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Eating disorder, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Miscarriage
ycboots's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, and Child abuse
Moderate: Miscarriage and Drug use