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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It’s hard to describe without spoilers. It’s an interesting premise and twist though a definite dose of the ick as you alternate between perspectives. While I can’t say I loved the book, it’s interesting enough that I passed it on to a friend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking
The first part of this story is told from “One of the Good Guys” Cole Simmonds point of view. After separating from his wife Mel, Cole changes jobs to become a wildlife ranger and moves from London to the somewhat isolated southern coast of England. There he meets Lennie who is living alone in the only other cottage in the remote area.
While out walking, Cole encounters Molly Patterson and Phoebe Canton. They are walking 365 miles to raise awareness about the treatment and exploitation of women. Cole speaks to them because he is concerned that they are dangerously close to the ocean’s edge. Cole’s encounter with Molly and Phoebe is not well received and ends with the women videoing the incident and posting it online. When the news breaks that the women have disappeared without a trace, Cole and neighbor Lennie become part of the police investigation. As the story unfolds we get to know the background of each of the central characters, Cole, Lennie and Mel and the role each plays in the story. It also highlights the role of social media and how the quick responses influence attitudes and perceptions towards any situation. It is a well written quick read but I didn’t like any of the characters. I wonder if that was the author’s intent to highlight the issue of gender inequality.
This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
While out walking, Cole encounters Molly Patterson and Phoebe Canton. They are walking 365 miles to raise awareness about the treatment and exploitation of women. Cole speaks to them because he is concerned that they are dangerously close to the ocean’s edge. Cole’s encounter with Molly and Phoebe is not well received and ends with the women videoing the incident and posting it online. When the news breaks that the women have disappeared without a trace, Cole and neighbor Lennie become part of the police investigation. As the story unfolds we get to know the background of each of the central characters, Cole, Lennie and Mel and the role each plays in the story. It also highlights the role of social media and how the quick responses influence attitudes and perceptions towards any situation. It is a well written quick read but I didn’t like any of the characters. I wonder if that was the author’s intent to highlight the issue of gender inequality.
This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes