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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Nicci French is a master at building suspense, and this novel is no exception. Although Alice is not an entirely likable character—she pulls several deceptions over people to get at the truth—we can’t help but be on her side. See my complete review at this link: https://whatmeread.com/2024/06/11/review-2442-killing-me-softly/
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual violence
Minor: Animal death, Stalking, Murder
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
Was not a fan of the themes in this book - obsessive love, sexual violence and mountaineering - but it was a page-turner nonetheless and I had a good time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail
Wow. This is definitely an odd book. From how fast that Alice and Adam fall for each other, the intensity, the hint of violence in it, to his heroic ways unraveling the more that Alice digs inti his past. I admit that now im curious to watch the movie, as I can imagine the movie would be better than the book. The ending was a little anti climactic though...
slow-paced
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship
Minor: Animal cruelty, Sexual violence, Suicide
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A bit of a weird one but one characteristic of Nicci French books that I always love is the vivid and detailed descriptions of London.
I won this book from Goodreads. “Alice Loudon has it all: a devoted boyfriend, a marvelous circle of friends, a challenging job as a research scientist. Then one morning, on her way to work, she exchanges a lingering look with a devastatingly attractive man. Adam Tallis is the essence of every female fantasy--a daring mountain climber who has been hailed as a hero. As a lover, he is more passionate than Alice's wildest imaginings. Soon there isn't anything or anyone she wouldn't give up to stay by his side. Soon all she has is Adam, and life with this stranger will take her to new heights of madness...and fear.” I very much enjoyed this book. It’s a thriller and it’s entertaining, well-written, and thought provoking. A girl leaves the life she knows to move in with a man she only just met and you know that can’t go well! There are hints that Adam is a little crazy right from the start and when you find out the truth you can’t help but shudder at the events that occur. I definitely recommend this one!
From the book- this one scene summarises everything up so perfectly:
"'How did you guys meet?' he asked.
'We saw each other on the street.'
'And that was that?'
'Yes.'
'You just saw each other and leaped into bed?'
'Yes."
'It's just lust, Alice. You can't throw away your whole life for lust.'"
There's the whole story and my feelings towards everything. The main character was so -_- hard to believe some bimbo character even lasted through a job.
I read this for the psychological thriller aspect- there was no big one really. It kind of sucked. OBVIOUS SPOILER! The guy is not who he says he is.
Alice is just some psycho bimbo bitch who doesn't know how to life.
I gave it three stars because I mean... it kept me till the end so that's something. I guess the obsession was interesting and I wanted to see how that worked out with such a dim-witted character.
That is all.
"'How did you guys meet?' he asked.
'We saw each other on the street.'
'And that was that?'
'Yes.'
'You just saw each other and leaped into bed?'
'Yes."
'It's just lust, Alice. You can't throw away your whole life for lust.'"
There's the whole story and my feelings towards everything. The main character was so -_- hard to believe some bimbo character even lasted through a job.
I read this for the psychological thriller aspect- there was no big one really. It kind of sucked. OBVIOUS SPOILER! The guy is not who he says he is.
Alice is just some psycho bimbo bitch who doesn't know how to life.
I gave it three stars because I mean... it kept me till the end so that's something. I guess the obsession was interesting and I wanted to see how that worked out with such a dim-witted character.
That is all.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes