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balvarez's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit
stephbakerbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The plot and mostly short chapters will keep you reading this one, as there's not a ton of development with the characters. We have three main perspectives—Meredith, in the few months leading up to her disappearance; Kate, neighbor to Meredith's family, in the days after Meredith's disappearance; and Leo, Meredith's son and Delilah's brother, in the "eleven years later" part, after Delilah has been found. I found all three perspectives compelling, and thought it was an interesting way to tell the story, not only jumping POV but also jumping time. Meredith's character could be frustrating at times (why does it often seem like thrillers only work if there's a lack of communication from the victim before she dies??). There were definitely some things that just seemed odd for her not to tell her husband.
I do think the ending was rushed—the last chapter especially I wanted more from. But I still enjoyed this one overall. If you're looking for a good, fast mystery, it will do the trick.
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Grief
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicide, Car accident, Murder, and Alcohol
kbergsten's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Murder, and Pregnancy
thrillofthepage'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
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
brookey8888's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Bye I didn’t see a single thing coming.
I really enjoyed this at no point did I know what was going on. At first I was confused as to why there was a lot of POVs but it made sense. Also theres some pregnancy and birth stuff which scares me. Also I just can’t give a thriller 5 stars but I feel like this technically it is.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
kerrygetsliterary's review
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
liblibby's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Car accident