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soridic's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
jonnydreading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
mbpartlow's review against another edition
4.0
A good friend recommended this series to me, after we both liked the TV series. He warned me that it was brutal, and he wasn't wrong. The subject matter is pretty...raw, and blunt, but well done.
I am looking forward to reading more in the series. Because the writing is gripping.
I am looking forward to reading more in the series. Because the writing is gripping.
lexieshahaw's review against another edition
1.0
I’ve marinated on this for a while now and I wish I could rate it negative stars. I have no triggers. I have no problem reading disturbing content. At a certain point you have to wonder why an author not only imagines certain scenarios, but then feels it is acceptable to put them on paper. Certain things should not be content to be consumed for fun or pleasure. I’m so frustrated with myself for forcing myself to finish this book, and I will likely not read another by this author.
kalaha1's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
wellingtonboot's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
2.5
gabepants's review against another edition
3.0
Doesn't age well but still an interesting book with some unexpected POVs. I enjoy Karin Slaughter and having read her more recent novels I am happy with her growth.
probably_confused's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ninasbooks57's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the storyline-intense!! The language and graphic sex scenes could have been toned down- it would have for sure been a 5+!
charadelle's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Originally, I started this as an audiobook. I don't know if I wasn't paying attention enough or if it was formatted weird because it never announced chapter changes. Which is really difficult to follow when there are multiple characters the book follows. To sum that mini saga up, I restarted the book and solely read this one.
I did figure out the whodunnit aspect of this book about 25% of the way through. However, I loved watching the characters piece it together and the other characters unravel. This book, also put me through nearly every emotion. I was uncomfortable, I was sad - like legit shed a couple tears, I was angry, I was nervous. This was like reading an episode of Law and Order: SVU. It was also definitely written in an era where we didn't feel the need to put trigger warnings on everything, so if you get triggered easily please read with caution. I am a big shock factor girly though and this hit the nail on the head with shock factor for me.
If you follow me you can see that part of my requirement for a 5 star rating is if I would like it to be made into a TV show or a movie. There is already a TV show that follows the main character (if it follows certain books of the series I do not know as I have yet to watch it). However, this specific book in the series does deserve it's own movie and frankly, I'm kind of bummed that only a TV show was made.
I did figure out the whodunnit aspect of this book about 25% of the way through. However, I loved watching the characters piece it together and the other characters unravel. This book, also put me through nearly every emotion. I was uncomfortable, I was sad - like legit shed a couple tears, I was angry, I was nervous. This was like reading an episode of Law and Order: SVU. It was also definitely written in an era where we didn't feel the need to put trigger warnings on everything, so if you get triggered easily please read with caution. I am a big shock factor girly though and this hit the nail on the head with shock factor for me.
If you follow me you can see that part of my requirement for a 5 star rating is if I would like it to be made into a TV show or a movie. There is already a TV show that follows the main character (if it follows certain books of the series I do not know as I have yet to watch it). However, this specific book in the series does deserve it's own movie and frankly, I'm kind of bummed that only a TV show was made.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Kidnapping, Drug abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Cursing, and Death of parent