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Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes

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stephreadsalot1's review against another edition

4.0

[I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.]

Colleen Hoover had posted about Hidden Bodies on her Instagram, and after reading the blurp I was hooked. Normally, I am not normally into crime, mystery or thrillers, but with so many kickass ladies (Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins) coming out with really intriguing novels, I've been crossing genres a lot. I also had not read You, the first book in this series, but I still really enjoyed it.

This book is so fast paced, it was hard to put down. Joe Goldberg, what a guy! Kepnes has created such a deep, rich character. He's witty and intelligent, and the perfect narrator for this crazy story. Even though you know he is a murderer, it's easy to get swept up in his emotions and sympathize with him. At points all you wanted was for him to get his happy ending, then you realize the guy belongs in prison.

I hope that we haven't heard the last of Joe Goldberg, and I can't wait to pick up You.

curiousherring's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

bunnybaby13's review against another edition

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4.0

Not as exciting or as thrilling as the first book. Maybe it’s because I hate California as much as Joe. But I did audibly gasp multiple times reading the final 100 pages or so, and I am very excited to see where everything goes in the next book.

swaye's review against another edition

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2.0

What a mess of a book. I was looking forward to this after enjoying YOU, both the series and the book, but Hidden Bodies was just really disappointing and frankly ridiculous. It was so over the top and farfetched, and Joe's shift in character didn't feel believable. Kepnes' habit of making things all too convenient was stretched to the absolute limit, the addition of real-life celebrities was incredibly cringeworthy and I swear this book sets some sort of record for how many times the word 'vagina' was used.

On the plus side, and the things that upped this book to a 2 star read for me, was that despite it's ridiculousness it was entertaining in parts and Santino Fontana narrated the HELL out it! 5 star narration all the way.