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shelleys_shelf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I was unsure about it and almost DNFed at about 10-20% but then things took a turn. This almost reads like a true crime nonfiction book, which I love, but not sure how I feel about that tone in a fiction novel. I ended up enjoying the story and there is an interesting twist when we discover the killer. Also interesting that the author placed himself in the story. This is my first time reading Richard Chizmar, so I was unfamiliar with his previous work. Kinda like Tarentino putting himself in all of his movies I guess? I didn't dislike that fact, it was just something new to me. Overall, I'd say if you're a fan of true crime nonfiction, this would be a good fiction pick.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Suicide
emily842752's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Stalking
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