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silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Overall, I'd call this the solid, four star read I've come to expect from the author. I bumped it up a little because the reveal at the end, while disturbing, was also so perfectly human it drove home the accuracy of the 'humanness' in the rest of the story. One thing I also really appreciated about this story particularly is that while many characters (of necessity for a thriller) had their little secrets, most were simply about hiding small weaknesses and again, very *human* moments, not the kind that left me hating all the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Grief
Moderate: Death, Child death, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
horizonous's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Dementia
Moderate: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Death of parent, Death, and Sexual violence
Minor: Sexual content, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Violence
◦ Mental illness = Depression, PTSD, survivor guilt◦ Sexual violence = Sexual comments and advances towards a minor
◦ Toxic relationship = Toxic masculinity
kalmed22's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Jane Harper is a favorite of mine. This is a stand-alone book set in Australia. There are two mysteries that involve these characters. This is more of a study of human nature and relationships. Thought the plot and pacing were well done.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Sexual content
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