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hilarylouise's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Kidnapping, Death, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Self harm
marieeve1978's review against another edition
2.0
It took me a very long time to finish this book. The story was slow, not particularly gripping, and meandered a lot. I feel like there was two intrigues that did not need to be entertwined. The "ah-HA" moments were bizarre, with events that were happening for no reasons since evidence was already found somewhere else etc. I'm glad I finished it. I feel it needed a good editor, to identify things that were superfluous or dis not make sense.
rachelfontenot's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
4.25
The construction and execution of the crimes are impeccable. You don't know where the investigation is headed or who did it. However, I still don't love the personal relationships between Henley, her husband, and her boss. I feel like it's not wholly necessary to add that drama.
half_a_book_away's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sheryljaynescullion's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
meelmeman's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Again, Diveen Henry’s narration takes this book to the next level. I don’t think I would have read it if not for her performance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Torture, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, and Murder
terrio92's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
rayrooz's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked The Jigsaw Man but I loved The Binding Room. Matheson writes in a way that really makes you feel invested in the characters, especially Henley. I gave it 5 stars even though the final twist was something I figured out early on, as I was gripped every second of this book and didn't really want it to be over. Looking forward to reading her next novel.