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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
Cool format of writing. The story just kept getting messier and messier. Didn’t fully understand the ending. Wouldn’t be mad if there was a second book.
Story not bad. But listening on audio books, I wasn't crazy about the setup. Would be better read as a book
Breaking news: you can like this book AND still hate most of the characters AND disagree with the controversial "redemption arc." Crazy concept, I know.
So twisty. So unbelievably hard to put down! So frustratingly mind bending. My bestie Lisa hit it outta the park with this one. I loved the real life / documentary / podcast format - the back and forth kept me guessing until the very end. I'm still not sure what to believe.
Don't read anything about this book. Just dive in. It's like binging a true crime documentary. Bring your popcorn.
So twisty. So unbelievably hard to put down! So frustratingly mind bending. My bestie Lisa hit it outta the park with this one. I loved the real life / documentary / podcast format - the back and forth kept me guessing until the very end. I'm still not sure what to believe.
Don't read anything about this book. Just dive in. It's like binging a true crime documentary. Bring your popcorn.
Captivating story, especially in the audiobook version that included sound effects. The ending just kinda fell flat for me.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Highly recommend the audiobook for this one! This was my first Lisa Jewell novel and definitely won’t be my last. The story was twisty, suspenseful, and kept me constantly trying to piece things together—and honestly, I still am. It’s written so well, and I have a feeling I’ll be thinking about it for a long time.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
The Lolita-esque unreliable narrator plot is not subtle. There is very little complexity in the characters and their development. But this is a tense, can’t-put-down, type of read where you want to know who is telling the truth and waiting for the big reveal which is constantly teased through the device of the Netflix show transcript. A proper crescendo never truly occur. There are too many obvious red herrings for it to be a true thriller. It’s fun though. I wouldn’t read it again.