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catsy2022's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Rating: C
Another down from the Iain Rob Wright library. Escape is a story similar to The Housemates, in that it's a group of people trapped while someone secretly takes revenge on them. Cheryl is a new employee at a tiling sales company when she is invited by Maggie to a weekend getaway hosted by her manager. It turns out to be an escape room, but the stakes are higher than they thought.
I felt like the pacing and structure of the book was well-developed but I didn't like any of the characters. Not even Cheryl. She was naive and clumsy and got herself into more drama because of her actions. I liked the gradual reveal of the secrets behind the room and how it was all run.
The conclusion of the story was a nice twist and I liked the ending a lot. Hoping some other books by the author are enjoyable.
Another down from the Iain Rob Wright library. Escape is a story similar to The Housemates, in that it's a group of people trapped while someone secretly takes revenge on them. Cheryl is a new employee at a tiling sales company when she is invited by Maggie to a weekend getaway hosted by her manager. It turns out to be an escape room, but the stakes are higher than they thought.
I felt like the pacing and structure of the book was well-developed but I didn't like any of the characters. Not even Cheryl. She was naive and clumsy and got herself into more drama because of her actions. I liked the gradual reveal of the secrets behind the room and how it was all run.
The conclusion of the story was a nice twist and I liked the ending a lot. Hoping some other books by the author are enjoyable.
Graphic: Violence, Gore, and Death
Minor: Rape, Addiction, and Drug use
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