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3.29 AVERAGE
3.29 AVERAGE
The ending fell a little flat, but I loved the rest of the book.
I live in a community similar to the one the author parodies (substitute Tahoe for Salcombe), and yet sensitivity is not the reason for my one-star rating. The novel is full of caricatures that are so thinly developed, ridiculously unreal (unless we’re talking “reality TV”), and entirely unlikeable. Is there any character with redeeming qualities? Zero. Even that could be swept under the rug if the plot were engaging, but this story wasn’t even a fun summer read. Glad I sped it up so it didn’t waste too many hours of my life.
lighthearted
medium-paced
I REALLY wanted to like this one, but it didn't work for me at all.
I thought that this book was a summer thriller, but it definitely isn’t and l'm not sure it could even be considered a domestic suspense. It felt more of a drama. The prologue led me to believe the murder would be the focus of the book but it wasn’t at all. It wasn’t really mentioned again until the end of the book. It felt like so much build up for no pay off.
I also couldn’t stand all of the POV’s. I could not care about most of the characters even if I tried. I also thought the endless POV’s made it hard to keep up. We would read the same event from a different POV and it felt like unnecessary filler.
I feel like the premise of this book had lots of potential but there wasn’t a clear focus and direction. I basically forced myself to finish this book only because I spent money on it already.
I thought that this book was a summer thriller, but it definitely isn’t and l'm not sure it could even be considered a domestic suspense. It felt more of a drama. The prologue led me to believe the murder would be the focus of the book but it wasn’t at all. It wasn’t really mentioned again until the end of the book. It felt like so much build up for no pay off.
I also couldn’t stand all of the POV’s. I could not care about most of the characters even if I tried. I also thought the endless POV’s made it hard to keep up. We would read the same event from a different POV and it felt like unnecessary filler.
I feel like the premise of this book had lots of potential but there wasn’t a clear focus and direction. I basically forced myself to finish this book only because I spent money on it already.
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I like this book because I love gossip but if you’re looking for a true mystery/thriller, you might be underwhelmed
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes