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clichemarker's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It's an enjoyable book, and the writing is improved since The Housemates. But some plot points were predictable, and that last chapter was pretty draining.
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Rape
mella's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
It takes a minute to understand what's happening but when it clicks it's go time. Nice short read
Moderate: Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, and Murder
corikane's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexism, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
tabsmith's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A great read, went into it with some expectations but it quickly blew those out of the water. One of the few books I've read lately that I didn't want to put down. Would definitely recommend, does have massive trigger warnings tho, so reader beware.
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Rape and Vomit
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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