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brie_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
It wasn't a "romance" book in any trope of the word but there is a love interest and interactions which was almost refreshing (ive been on a huge Romance binge for like 2 years).
I liked how the ending of the book summed up and reiterated that life aint like the movies which is a reoccuring statement made throughout the novel.
If old time detective/Private Eye type books are your thing, a bit of realism in your fiction, you'll enjoy this! If your looking for more fantastical or whimsical, id keep looking.
Graphic: Suicide and Medical content
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Stalking
jaybird71's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
Graphic: Suicide
viertelvorvier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.75
Graphic: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
trippalli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Abandonment and Suicide
Minor: Gaslighting, Violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Mental illness, and Grief
cassie7e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Violence, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
nataliebootlah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Suicide
Minor: Violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
mranster's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
I found the characters a bit boring. The love interest woman was meant to be charming and funny, but I found her only slightly less boring than the main character.
Graphic: Suicide
beccahilyard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Graphic: Suicide
amcgriff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Violence
imzadi481's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
My issue, unfortunately, was with the narration. The main protagonist comes off as depressed and bored throughout the book, even though the story does not call for it. There is no emotion in his voice; he sounds completely flat. Which is bizarre because all the other characters have life and vigor. I don't know what was the idea behind that creative choice, but it ruined it for me. I never once believe he could fall for Ethel and that she could fall for him. Even when he said he wanted to see her again, it didn't sound like he did. At all. The chemistry was lacking and honestly, I'm not sure if it's because of the writing or the narration.
The story itself was... okay. I think it might deserve a 3.5 stars rating, perhaps even a 4, but I'll stick to 2.5 for the audiobook version.
Thank you to NetGalley and ECW Press Audio for this ARC. I offer my review freely.
Pub date: 15 July 2021
Minor: Suicide