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lisettemarie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, Murder, Rape, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
courtnetto's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.5
For me, it just felt like it took too long to actually get into the book. I persevered and read to the ene, although it was quite difficult to push through. Based in Sweden, we meet the Sandall family - Adam who is a pastor of a local church, Ulrika who is a lawyer and Stella, their teenage daughter, who is the prime suspect in the murder that has taken place. Stella and her bestfriend Amina, meet the victim in a club when he tells the girls a little white lie about his age. From here, both girls strike up relationships with the man, Stella being the first one to have a sexual relationship with the man. Only we begin to meet Linda as the book progresses, at first it's unknown who she is but it's soon revealed that Linda is actually an ex of Christopher (the victim). Linda stalks Stella and tries to make her aware of what Christopher is really like, although she does not believe her.
The book is written in 3 parts, Adam's story, Stella's story and Ulrika's story which are all based around the time of the murder as we read about how Stella's time in custody as she is accused of being the murderer - but did she do it? Her parents may also play a part in this story as they notice suspicious things around their house. Although, the more you read Ulrika's story, the more you discover that she wishes for her daughter, Stella, to be more like Amina.
I don't think I would read again if given the chance.
"It's even in the Bible: An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth. Before Jesus fucked everything up with that part about turning the other cheek."
"For a psychopath, sex is all about power. In the beginning, the psychopath places all the focus on their partner during the act of sex. But psychopaths are drawn to excitement and variation. Soon he will want to spice up their sex life, often with activities that seem uncomfortable to the partner. The psychopath slowly pushes the partner's limits and in this way gains power over her. If the partner refuses to give in to his suggestions, he responds by making her feel guilty or threatening to find someone new."
The book is written in 3 parts, Adam's story, Stella's story and Ulrika's story which are all based around the time of the murder as we read about how Stella's time in custody as she is accused of being the murderer - but did she do it? Her parents may also play a part in this story as they notice suspicious things around their house. Although, the more you read Ulrika's story, the more you discover that she wishes for her daughter, Stella, to be more like Amina.
I don't think I would read again if given the chance.
"It's even in the Bible: An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth. Before Jesus fucked everything up with that part about turning the other cheek."
"For a psychopath, sex is all about power. In the beginning, the psychopath places all the focus on their partner during the act of sex. But psychopaths are drawn to excitement and variation. Soon he will want to spice up their sex life, often with activities that seem uncomfortable to the partner. The psychopath slowly pushes the partner's limits and in this way gains power over her. If the partner refuses to give in to his suggestions, he responds by making her feel guilty or threatening to find someone new."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Murder, Rape, and Stalking
rachel_saund's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Adult/minor relationship, and Rape
cyndi1966's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Murder, Death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Stalking
hannah_rachel's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, and Violence
marionlundqvist's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Confinement, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Alcohol, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, and Murder
sweet55's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
im gonna be thinking about this book forever
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual assault
_sawdust's review
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Confinement
Moderate: Drug use, Murder, Blood, Bullying, and Domestic abuse
jilliankathleen's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder
haleybbauso's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
dnf'ed this awhile back and I'm glad I decided to give it a second chance...this was way more incredible than I expected it to be. I picked up on the twist quicker than I'd like to but I was intrigued by the characters, especially Stella.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Rape, Violence, and Murder