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doodlebeanz's review
- 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
4.5
Gabe and Pippa were horrible; talk about codependent toxic relationships. I felt bad for Pippa that she put up with all the crap that Gabe put her through, but she also should've left a long, long time ago. Standing by someone through mental illness is one thing, but letting said mental illness excuse horrible behavior is another.
It was definitely a slow moving book, there were chapters that felt filler and they didn't add anything to the story, and that would probably be my only gripe. This book could've been finished in 40-50 chapters, but instead it was 87... I don't think any book needs to be 87 chapters unless it is a fantasy book, tbh.
I would recommend this book to anyone, really. It isn't a thriller, it's just a domestic drama with true crime elements. Anyone who appreciates good writing and an interesting and twisty plot would enjoy this book! I've seen some negative reviews online and I'm not quite sure why... this book deserves more praise!
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Death of parent
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment, Infidelity, Murder, Suicide, and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy, Sexual content, Blood, Pandemic/Epidemic, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Death of parent, and Gun violence
irenemarie'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
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Suicide, Death, Infidelity, and Mental illness
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Gun violence
lovelymisanthrope's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
"The Soulmate" is a mystery/thriller that follows a woman named Pippa. Pippa and her husband, Gabe, are building a seemingly picturesque life for themselves at their cottage on a cliffside. Unfortunately, their home tends to draw broken people who want to attempt suicide by jumping from the cliffs edge. Gabe has single-handedly prevented several suicides over the years, until he one night, he does not. But did Gabe fail to talk the young woman from the ledge, or did Gabe give her the push that killed her?
I really loved the idea of this story, and I really enjoyed learning more about Pippa and Gabe's relationship. They are both deeply flawed, and the reader learns how each has brought their own baggage into the marriage. I was far more invested in learning the mysteries about their marriage than I was about the actual mystery of the woman on the cliff.
The plot and mystery of this book was fine, but it did not blow me away. I was engaged and had a fine time, but I did not think the "big reveal" was anything new to me. I do think this book is well-written and a fine time for someone who enjoys the thriller genre.
I am still very much interested in Sally Hepworth as an author and will be picking up more from her in the future.
Graphic: Grief, Infidelity, Suicide, Murder, Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
bitesizedbeet's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Murder, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death, and Infidelity
Minor: Abortion, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Stalking
meeklovestoread's review
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
I'll have to admit the book was messy. There was alot of drama going on here. It was kinda crazy. The book didn't give me crazy feelings or anything. In fact, I didn't really feel anything after I finished and I don't think I'll ever think about it again, but it was still entertaining for what it was.
Graphic: Death and Suicide
Moderate: Gaslighting, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cursing, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Classism, and Murder
fadeddpages's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Suicide, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Murder, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Grief
booksofautumn's review
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Abortion, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Grief, Alcoholism, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Infidelity, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Violence
meganrae047'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? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Grief
mwetzel's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Grief, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Murder