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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
I basically skimmed the last half of the book cause I got bored with it.
dark
mysterious
it was a lot of pages for a mystery thriller
When I started reading this book, I wasn't sure I'd manage to finish it. Sure, it's a bit repetitive and some parts are a bit boring and the pace is too slow, but these things can be forgiven if the story is good.
And the story was good--interesting at least. What, or rather who, was completely uninteresting was Andrea, the daughter in the story. I don't think I've come across a character in a book more idiotic, lazy, immature and unable to handle even the simplest things than her. Yeah, she bugged me a bit. And it's not just that she's like that in the beginning. It could be she's going through a phase, she's gone through a traumatizing incident and is still in shock, all these excuses are plausible. The problem is that she stays a helpless, good-for-nothing, always second-guessing herself idiot, making mistake after mistake. Andy never changes, she doesn't evolve, she barely adapts, something that every editor worth their salt will tell you is boring at best. Andy's non-existent train of thought is described in painstaking detail as she wonders and obsesses over the same things again and again.
The only thing that helped me finish this book and why I give it 3 stars is the parts about the cult.
And the story was good--interesting at least. What, or rather who, was completely uninteresting was Andrea, the daughter in the story. I don't think I've come across a character in a book more idiotic, lazy, immature and unable to handle even the simplest things than her. Yeah, she bugged me a bit. And it's not just that she's like that in the beginning. It could be she's going through a phase, she's gone through a traumatizing incident and is still in shock, all these excuses are plausible. The problem is that she stays a helpless, good-for-nothing, always second-guessing herself idiot, making mistake after mistake. Andy never changes, she doesn't evolve, she barely adapts, something that every editor worth their salt will tell you is boring at best. Andy's non-existent train of thought is described in painstaking detail as she wonders and obsesses over the same things again and again.
The only thing that helped me finish this book and why I give it 3 stars is the parts about the cult.
Gripping story, but certainly not for people who want a shiny happy ending. Some unlikable characters, but also a great story about a daughter discovering the truth about her mother.
3.5 Stars
This was interesting and confusing at times. It was an interesting story and Laura/Jane’s history is really tragic but I find the reaction to the opening scene hard to accept even with the training Nick/Clayton put her through. The fact that the gun in Oslo was wholly her idea and she executed without telling anyone was a good twist. Laura/Jane getting away with Hoodie’s body also seemed fanciful. I feel like the cops would have made her let them in because as Andy said the 911 text was enough probable cause. Overall this was an interesting story but it didn’t really grab me. Now that may be because it took me so long to read it (crazy work week).
This was interesting and confusing at times. It was an interesting story and Laura/Jane’s history is really tragic but I find the reaction to the opening scene hard to accept even with the training Nick/Clayton put her through. The fact that the gun in Oslo was wholly her idea and she executed without telling anyone was a good twist. Laura/Jane getting away with Hoodie’s body also seemed fanciful. I feel like the cops would have made her let them in because as Andy said the 911 text was enough probable cause. Overall this was an interesting story but it didn’t really grab me. Now that may be because it took me so long to read it (crazy work week).
This was def a slooow burn. As I was reading it, I couldn’t get over how slow the book was - but now that I’m finished, I can’t stop thinking about it. The past and present perspectives were intertwined so beautifully. Ultimately I enjoyed this book way more than I thought I would. I initially read it because I’ve enjoyed a couple of the author’s other books and Netflix made a mini series based off this one. I started to watch it after I finished and I had to stop because I already knew it wasn’t going to do the book justice. I think this story is going to resonate with me for a long time.
Karin, if you can read this please release another Will Trent book. I AM BEGGING YOU
Pieces of Her
Jane is a hero. Andrea, on the other hand, is a baggage who gets stunned to stupor at every thing that has happened to her. She didn’t listen to her mother, she gets into trouble, she can’t complete her sentences. The only time i liked her was when she kicked Mike on the balls.
Nick or whatever his actual name is, is a despicable character that I strangely enjoyed. I wished he died a despicable death.
“”I am magnificent,” she repeated, her fists clenched at her side. “I’m magnificent because i am so uniquely me.””
- am i the only who gets second hand embarrassment from this statement?
I am a fan of Karin Slaughter and her ideas for novels never fail to amaze me.
Jane is a hero. Andrea, on the other hand, is a baggage who gets stunned to stupor at every thing that has happened to her. She didn’t listen to her mother, she gets into trouble, she can’t complete her sentences. The only time i liked her was when she kicked Mike on the balls.
Nick or whatever his actual name is, is a despicable character that I strangely enjoyed. I wished he died a despicable death.
“”I am magnificent,” she repeated, her fists clenched at her side. “I’m magnificent because i am so uniquely me.””
- am i the only who gets second hand embarrassment from this statement?
I am a fan of Karin Slaughter and her ideas for novels never fail to amaze me.