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irishbutrfli's review against another edition
Not very realistic. People don’t really talk how she does and the interactions with the son are disturbing.
carlosdanger's review against another edition
Technically, I did not finish this book. Could not get past the first few pages
adam75241's review against another edition
5.0
Dark, frightening, and eerily relatable, with such beautiful, beautiful prose. This is a book that will stay with me for a long time.
j3rkin's review against another edition
5.0
I had managed to avoid all spoilers about this book, and hadn’t seen the movie so I was able to fully appreciate this story. All I can say is wow. So much to unpack. I finished this in a day, I was hooked. Can’t wait to see how the movie measures up!
heather34's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Murder, Gun violence, Child abuse, and Mass/school shootings
caldridge's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
3.75
annie_brewer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
Read via audiobook (Orion Publishing Group Limited)
. Delivered through letters, Eva's tone alludes to indifference and
The nuances within Kevin and Eva's relationship are expertly crafted, rendering the relationship constantly at risk of obliteration. Teetering between obliteration and mutual respect
. Delivered through letters, Eva's tone alludes to indifference and
The nuances within Kevin and Eva's relationship are expertly crafted, rendering the relationship constantly at risk of obliteration. Teetering between obliteration and mutual respect
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Mass/school shootings, and Murder
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Unspecified but implied.suvata's review against another edition
3.0
Compelling and haunting story. Would have rated it higher but I had a very difficult time getting into Shriver's writing style.
thisisbritt'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? Yes
4.0