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imzadi481's review against another edition
2.0
I did not really enjoy this book. I didn't hate it, it was actually well written. But the story fell flat for me. I never connected to it, I kept waiting for something, anything, to happen. It was a quick read, but I was glad when it was over so that I could move on.
Please note that there are a TON of trigger warnings you might need to look up.
Please note that there are a TON of trigger warnings you might need to look up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Drug use, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Stalking
brookey8888's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I’m sorry but literally nothing happened. Like everything was so obvious. I’m he characters had like no personality. One POV was literally so unnecessary. I just did not emoji this at all. I was beyond bored. That being said I do like the topics and discussions about relevant and serious topics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Violence
peppermary's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault
kshy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Drug use, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Rape, and Self harm
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, and Death
caitlinsenko's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, and Drug use
honestlyholly's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Lisa Jewell writes excellent thrillers. The way she slowly reveals what's happening, giving clues you won't realise are clues until later, is very clever.
I loved the range of characters, all of which seem to have a dark side to them, which makes for interesting reading. The ending fell a little flat for me, but I appreciated the realism of it. I do wish we had seen more of what happened to the guy at the end (no spoilers). Does he get away with it?
My favourite part was Angelo the cat, because I am a crazy cat lady.
I loved the range of characters, all of which seem to have a dark side to them, which makes for interesting reading. The ending fell a little flat for me, but I appreciated the realism of it. I do wish we had seen more of what happened to the guy at the end (no spoilers). Does he get away with it?
My favourite part was Angelo the cat, because I am a crazy cat lady.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
katietotallybooked's review against another edition
dark
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? It's complicated
4.5
My first Lisa Jewell book, but likely not my last!
From the first few pages of this book, I was hooked. This book is set in the Finchley Road/Swiss Cottage/Hampstead neighbourhood of North London, UK. For those that don't know, that's where I lived when I lived in London in 2012-2013! So this book felt familiar to me and I was able to visualize the setting descriptions so well. There were references to restaurants that I remember, and the Finchley Road tube station stairs (which I actually tripped up and had HORRIBLE bruises on my shins from). From the author bio, I found out that Lisa Jewell currently lives in Swiss Cottage, which immediately built a connection for me to her as an author.
However, the actual story took me a bit longer to get into, and I think that was because of the multiple POVs. When a book has that feature, it takes longer for me to get into it. I find I have to read a couple of each character's perspective to really get a sense of what's going on.
The last 100 pages are what took this book from a 4 to 4.5 star. It ended in a way that I was not expecting, and I love that! Not that ever actively try to predict a thriller's ending, but when it's so unexpected that the events wouldn't even cross my mind, it's a winner!
What kept this book at 4.5 rating for me was that slow, and at times confusing, start to the book. And the foul language. I can handle that, but I'm definitely not a fan of it.
I will certainly read more of Lisa Jewell's books. I've added practically her whole backlist to my TBR.
I would recommend checking out this book if you are looking for a thriller with a web of characters centered around a family, and if you are okay with the darker/heavier themes. This book deals with assault, both physical and sexual, and the disappearance of a teenage girl. It's dark and not for the faint of heart.
From the first few pages of this book, I was hooked. This book is set in the Finchley Road/Swiss Cottage/Hampstead neighbourhood of North London, UK. For those that don't know, that's where I lived when I lived in London in 2012-2013! So this book felt familiar to me and I was able to visualize the setting descriptions so well. There were references to restaurants that I remember, and the Finchley Road tube station stairs (which I actually tripped up and had HORRIBLE bruises on my shins from). From the author bio, I found out that Lisa Jewell currently lives in Swiss Cottage, which immediately built a connection for me to her as an author.
However, the actual story took me a bit longer to get into, and I think that was because of the multiple POVs. When a book has that feature, it takes longer for me to get into it. I find I have to read a couple of each character's perspective to really get a sense of what's going on.
The last 100 pages are what took this book from a 4 to 4.5 star. It ended in a way that I was not expecting, and I love that! Not that ever actively try to predict a thriller's ending, but when it's so unexpected that the events wouldn't even cross my mind, it's a winner!
What kept this book at 4.5 rating for me was that slow, and at times confusing, start to the book. And the foul language. I can handle that, but I'm definitely not a fan of it.
I will certainly read more of Lisa Jewell's books. I've added practically her whole backlist to my TBR.
I would recommend checking out this book if you are looking for a thriller with a web of characters centered around a family, and if you are okay with the darker/heavier themes. This book deals with assault, both physical and sexual, and the disappearance of a teenage girl. It's dark and not for the faint of heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Infidelity, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Physical abuse
Foul Language
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