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The Bad Friend by Caroline Kepnes

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allenfarm's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Bad Friend is a relatable cautionary tale of where dissatisfaction in life can lead to, and that one-sided rivalries may direct your path in the most foolish of directions.

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2.0

This was the 6th and final book in the Never Tell Collection. And while it did offer a twist it still didn’t feel like a thriller. Her childhood friend Tanya, despite her edgier taste in men, is like a sister to Ellen: her closest friend—and rival. So familiar and yet, over the years, so many secrets between them. For Ellen, what lies ahead is a series of choices that will add up to a life she never could have imagined. This story jumped forward in time quite a few times and the only prompting was the age of the side characters. I think this would have been better as a full length novel with more suspense and thrills.

grimamethyst's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

2.0

misswinchester84's review

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fast-paced

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

ktswings's review against another edition

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4.0

Audiobook. Shopping on King Street

katiebella_reads's review against another edition

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dark tense 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? It's complicated

3.5

The Bad Friend
By: Caroline Kepnes
43 pages
3.5⭐️

Life goes on. People grow up and realize they aren't living the life they want. Where does life lead when you realize it's time to divorce, and you miss your old best friend.

My Thoughts

The is a YMC. The book is written as you. I'm not crazy about this type. Kinda like a YN in fanfic, only the FMC is named Ellen.

The bad friend was not what I thought. None of the characters were likable. The setting was really prevalent. Yet I enjoyed it.

The bad thought that run through your head. The ones that tell you your husband is boring, your life is boring. What if you listened to the voice? Made decisions based on those decisions. That would be this book.