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tahnnn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
not a single likeable character with little to no development, it was impossible to root for anyone (except maybe the train itself).
probably one of the best openings to a book i’ve seen, had me hooked instantly but was 100% a let down at the end.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, and Infertility
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Minor: Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, and Gaslighting
betag1013's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
corriejn's review
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Fatphobia, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
sarahmmichael's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Abortion, and Pregnancy
corinnelora95's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Much like a train, this book took a long time to get up to speed. The first 60% moved slowly, making me wonder if it really was a thriller. Once it did pick up, it gave me a very panicky feeling. I had to keep reading just to be done with the book, not because I felt the thrill enjoyable. The "saving grace" was that I didn't see the twist coming.
1) I disliked that the author resorted to the "alcoholic female" trope. It was frustrating to read over and over that Rachel would back slide and feel little remorse.
2) I disliked the descriptions of abuse. They were written in a way that made me feel panicked and afraid for my life. The fight or flight response was real.
3) I disliked the scene where Megan recalls the death of her infant. It again was written in a way that made me feel panicked.
If you enjoy thrillers that make you feel panicked and leave you on the brink of an anxiety attack, this book is for you. If you don't like that feeling, leave this one on the shelf.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Abortion
ladycranstonkc's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Infertility, Infidelity, Violence, and Alcohol
Moderate: Body shaming and Physical abuse
Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
baobaebye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Vomit
alivictoria14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death and Death
Minor: Drug use
ajdenson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Gore
Minor: Sexual violence and Stalking
themoodreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail