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janelledv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
In recent years, I’ve become the person who is easily bored that I often just fast forward through movies and go on google to spoil myself with what happens in the story.
I did the same for this book. I was curious who among the suspects was the killer because all evidences seemed to point to Strike’s stepfather, but no, I told myself it wouldn’t be that easy. So I looked up who’s the murderer when I wasn’t even halfway through the book. After learning the spoilers, I continued on because I wanted to know how Strike would uncover the truth about the case. When I got to the end, IT STILL SHOCKED ME.
Even after knowing who the murderer is earlier on, I was sincerely still shocked because the one thing that allowed Strike to know who the killer was was such a minuscule detail that I wouldn’t have bothered noting.
I LOVED IT! But Strike and Robin’s romance story is frustrating for me. Though I wouldn’t complain much as long as I’m distracted with the case at hand trying to form my own conclusions given as I read through the book.
Graphic: Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, and Stalking
another_fine_reader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, and Stalking
evalwymmd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Pedophilia, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Cannibalism, Death, Sexism, Stalking, Sexual violence, Addiction, Blood, Drug use, Murder, Physical abuse, Violence, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, and Rape
ladythana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Murder, Misogyny, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Stalking, Medical trauma, Rape, Grief, Sexual violence, Blood, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Chronic illness, Vomit, Alcohol, and Self harm
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Incest, Infidelity, Trafficking, and Eating disorder
amieleigh8919's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Drug use and Drug abuse
tuesday_evening's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Body horror, and Death