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caffeinated_cassade's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
First of all, I thought I wanted to give this book fewer stars, but that I know is because I found Anna to be insufferable. I need to look up to see if this was in part because Finn wanted her to be, or if that’s simply my own interpretation.
That being said, I enjoyed the mind games of it all. Sometimes I was finding my self guiltily thinking that Anna deserved it all (and kind of still do).
Moral of the story? MIND YOUR BUSINESS.
That being said, I enjoyed the mind games of it all. Sometimes I was finding my self guiltily thinking that Anna deserved it all (and kind of still do).
Moral of the story? MIND YOUR BUSINESS.
jaimarie's review against another edition
4.0
Really nice thriller but a bit longer than it needed to be. Overall it was enjoyable and it kept me hooked enough to read it in less than 2 days!
pisces_angel's review against another edition
3.0
wouldn’t read again, somewhat predictable also realizing this was written by a man so makes sense why i didn’t enjoy it that much, closer to like a 2.75
bethjoanne's review against another edition
2.0
The moment I read "my dress was smeared across the floor like a skid mark" I knew any chance of me liking this book was over. I think I struggled with this book mostly because I watched netflix show that's a spoof of it a few years back and it just meant I couldn't take it seriously. And I just don't think it was a good book lol
dowryofbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I was going back and forth about reading this or not because of the controversy surrounding this author, but ultimately the fomo won out. I am relieved to say this book isn't going to be a new favorite for me.
I was hooked and intrigued in the beginning and the reveals were good. However, I really don't like mystery thrillers that rely on the main character (almost always a woman) being unreliable due to mental illness or substance abuse and this book combined both of those. Too many books rely on this 'trope' and it feels like lazy writing.
I can't see anything in this setting it apart in my memory from other average mystery thrillers I've read. I definitely do not understand the hype.
I was hooked and intrigued in the beginning and the reveals were good. However, I really don't like mystery thrillers that rely on the main character (almost always a woman) being unreliable due to mental illness or substance abuse and this book combined both of those. Too many books rely on this 'trope' and it feels like lazy writing.
I can't see anything in this setting it apart in my memory from other average mystery thrillers I've read. I definitely do not understand the hype.
mooremat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
sloreads_ca's review against another edition
2.0
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This one wasn't my cup of tea. I don't usually enjoy unreliable narrators. Not only is Anne unreliable, she's also exceedingly unlikable. I know it's on purpose, but I really didn't like her. The book was well written, the characters well developed, but the plot devices and character types etc weren't well aligned with my tastes.
This one wasn't my cup of tea. I don't usually enjoy unreliable narrators. Not only is Anne unreliable, she's also exceedingly unlikable. I know it's on purpose, but I really didn't like her. The book was well written, the characters well developed, but the plot devices and character types etc weren't well aligned with my tastes.
mainereading's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fantastic novel, and had me constantly guessing! There were some twists that I did not see coming! Although I do have to say it was slow in the beginning, but please just push through it, and finish the book you won't regret it! (At least I hope not.)