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littlepelkey20's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Murder, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Pregnancy, Suicide, Death, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual assault, Abortion, Infertility, Miscarriage, Animal death, and Rape
readingwithel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Suicide, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Death, and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty
_danigirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Domestic abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Death, and Emotional abuse
frozenheartv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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This is my first Lisa Jewell's book, and I kind of like it. I started reading thinking of immersing myself in a mystery adventure; however, I stumbled upon a twisted family drama. It had all of the elements that made up a good book with even some extra spices. It was a mysterious, tense and sad book.
On the other hand, as much as I like the book, there was too much filler for me. The creepy family was definitely twisted but predictable. I feel like the author didn't elaborate enough although there was already too much details. I started reading expecting a mysterious story but ended up getting into too much of a family drama to the point I felt like the mystery wasn't a main part of the story anymore. If this was the case, then I expected to see some psychological thriller aspects, but it there was not much of this as well. Therefore, I felt the story was a bit flat.
All in all, it was a nice journey with the book, and I will keep reading more Lisa Jewell's books to see if there would be any better books than this one.
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse
rosyburrow's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Alcoholism
jabnole1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Suicide, Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Rape, and Murder
amber_bookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Suicide, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Murder, Rape, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death
vexpress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Rape, Animal death, Murder, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Infidelity, Abandonment, Violence, and Cursing
alymccaskill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Death, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse
mynameisrebecca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Blood, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Ableism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide attempt, Homophobia, and Suicide