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somojones's review against another edition
4.0
No great surprise but good
Not very original but it kept me interested. A good love triangle, marriage and infidelity story. A lot of descriptive lovemaking.
Not very original but it kept me interested. A good love triangle, marriage and infidelity story. A lot of descriptive lovemaking.
melanatedreader's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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? No
5.0
What can I say? Even better the second time around. I didn’t remember anything so it was very much like a first time read. Dickey’s writing is so timeless and you feel each emotion the characters bring to the table. This is a story about hurt people and I am just speechless. I am a sucker for a strong plot and a character driven novel and I definitely believe this is about to be in my top 3 of the year. Easy… Hands down… I may be a little biased because he puts me in a chokehold every single time he mentions Alabama in any aspect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Infidelity, and Suicide
Minor: Miscarriage
jadapnj's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Full disclaimer *** This is my first book by EJD
WOW! This was a great read. Both gripping and detailed, this story had me on edge from the beginning until the end. EJD's writing style is beautiful.
This felt like a love letter to LA (in a twisted kind of way). As a LA native, I was taken on a journey with the characters, and I followed them throughout the story.
I went into this story blindly, really only understanding the plot based on the title of the book. Immediately, we understand the complications of adultery, revenge, and the hurt that comes with betrayal. In most scenarios, the plot would feel cliche and redundant, but this story was told so well that I side stepped all my feelings about the typical "betrayal" plot.
I am looking forward to reading more from this author, and I am little flustered that I haven't checked his work out sooner.
WOW! This was a great read. Both gripping and detailed, this story had me on edge from the beginning until the end. EJD's writing style is beautiful.
This felt like a love letter to LA (in a twisted kind of way). As a LA native, I was taken on a journey with the characters, and I followed them throughout the story.
I went into this story blindly, really only understanding the plot based on the title of the book. Immediately, we understand the complications of adultery, revenge, and the hurt that comes with betrayal. In most scenarios, the plot would feel cliche and redundant, but this story was told so well that I side stepped all my feelings about the typical "betrayal" plot.
I am looking forward to reading more from this author, and I am little flustered that I haven't checked his work out sooner.
vthxtr's review against another edition
3.0
Generic cheating story. Full of stereotypes. I did like the dynamic between the main character and Yvette.
midnightsdeluxe's review against another edition
4.0
“Siempre estoy tratando de escribir una buena historia” y con esta lo consiguió
slackermodenation's review against another edition
5.0
This was actually an unintentional re-read, I wasn't aware until I finished reading chapter one that I'd already read this book, and once I'd finished chapter one I was past the point of no return. Eric Jerome Dickey has a way of doing that to me. I loved this book, it delves deep into the dark side of infidelity.
lulureads365's review against another edition
4.0
I haven’t been a fan of EJD since the 90s, but I decided to give this a chance because someone I admire kept suggesting it.....so here we go!
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This was really good to me. I don’t know if it’s because I’m going above and beyond reading into certain situations and behaviors, but that Freckles was something else and I do not for one second believe she is as innocent as she wants us all to believe.
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This was really good to me. I don’t know if it’s because I’m going above and beyond reading into certain situations and behaviors, but that Freckles was something else and I do not for one second believe she is as innocent as she wants us all to believe.
ksteele18's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the book from beginning to end. I did not expect the book to end the way it did! Worth reading!