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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Although this was a thrilling read it doesn't add anything new to the mystery/thriller/suspense genre. Again we see the multiple narrators, the unreliable narrators, the unlikeable characters, the troubled marriage(s), the victimized woman/women, and etc. Clearly these tropes continue to draw the readers, but I'm ready for the book that will finally go beyond the GONE GIRL comparisons. Also, I totally guessed about THAT connection very early on - another overused trope. Despite the lack of creativity I did want to keep reading. It's a good snow day read. If you don't get to it this winter, save it for the beach.
I liked the language and way of telling the story (it made for a nice, easy read). The main protagonist's story was quite triggering at times. The plot twist was not entirely unexpected, but still well-written. Tom's character made me want to punch him tho.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
dark
tense
medium-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
I listened to this on audio and at first, I hated it. I thought it was weird and that the narrator was insane. For the first two or three chapters, I would find myself saying "What the heck? She is crazy!" about both Rachel and Megan. Around the 4th chapter or so, I did find myself wanting to know more. I could not stop listening! I listened to it fairly quickly, too. I can see why some people wouldn't like it, but I loved it.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
the worst woman you know is not capable of the evil expressed in the most average man you know
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Car accident, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol
slow-paced
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Murder
Moderate: Body shaming
Wonderful. I really wasn’t sure what was going to happen: did Rachel do something when she was drunk? Did Anna become jealous and angry? Did Scott know about the baby and freak out? There’s a lot going on and it’s all interesting, I think. I really enjoyed the way the book unfolded with different perspectives.