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sam_holmes's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-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
2.0
mazza57's review against another edition
4.0
This is a real departure from the other book I have read by this author. It shows that McCullough can turn her hand to different genres, narrative style and characterisation. Apart from the policeman none of the characters are particularly likeable and I have to admit the neuroscience setting sometimes passed me by even though I have a nursing background. I don't think it is necessary tio understand it the books is more about power, control and inner machinations. I had pegged the perpetrator but the twist at the end came as a surprise. I would read more from this series
a8bhatia's review against another edition
3.0
Well this book, had a lot going on it between the serial killings and massive list of suspects. There was a point when "all the pieces" fell into place which blew my mind and I loved that. However, that wasn't the ending and the story dragged on a bit further. So I think Colleen might have tried to do too much with one book.
krisdzenite's review against another edition
4.0
It was a nice detective- interesting, gripping and well-written. It wasn't brilliant, but very enjoyable.
ammccorm's review against another edition
3.0
I read The Thorn Birds back in middle or high school, and LOVED it then, so I was excited to try another of her books all these years later. I was really disappointed that I had SUCH a hard time getting into this, but since I'm super stubborn about finishing even terrible books, I soldiered on and was pleasantly surprised to find that a really thrilling story developed with a creepy twist that kept me turning pages past my bedtime.
misssarah's review against another edition
2.0
This book was alright, nothing too special in my opinion. I found it very long and drawn out and then a very rushed ending.
bells100's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual violence, Child death, Death, Gore, Grief, Violence, Torture, Sexual assault, Rape, and Pedophilia
Minor: Homophobia and Suicide attempt
tanyarobinson's review against another edition
3.0
Though the center of the mystery is not reached until the last page, the last 30 or so felt anti-climactic. Still, I found the book interesting - a kind of cross between Agatha Christie and Patricia Cornwell.
ohidigress's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 the romance kind of annoyed me. also think I would've enjoyed this so much more had the last big reveal been worked into the book sooner
deeofbkb's review against another edition
4.0
Cool story and loved not knowing the truth till the very end!