Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

Look Closer by David Ellis

7 reviews

ams5x9's review against another edition

dark 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? It's complicated

3.5

Quick read with good pacing. It has short chapters and differing view points, he does a good job with conversations and perspectives. Overall, the book was fine. I’d recommend it. Wasn’t stunning literary prose but it was captivating. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Suicide, and Stalking

Minor: Addiction, Violence, Gun violence, Bullying, Grief, Death, Sexual content, Mental illness, Infidelity, and Death of parent

jordynjohnson's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Okay how did this book have so many twists?! Every time I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. Definitely a great read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Suicide

Moderate: Addiction and Gun violence

Minor: Chronic illness and Mental illness

arf26's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Many plot twists, so many I found it hard to follow.  Some plot twists were not believable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Drug abuse, Addiction, Infidelity, and Murder

mirandalikesbooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Best thriller I've read in a long time! It made me want to read everything else Ellis has written.

The twists build on each other in a really clever way. Some of the unknowns never get wrapped up which I thought was a great way to leave me wanting more. Alongside incredible thriller/mystery story construction, Ellis managed to make Simon and Vicky and Jane and Christian super engaging POV characters.

Simon's dedication to the long con is absolutely unmatched. He's truly diabolical, and somehow completely justified. What an amazing character.

Would absolutely recommend! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Death, and Infidelity

Moderate: Gaslighting, Murder, Sexual content, and Suicide

Minor: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Grief, Addiction, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Mental illness

betweenthepageskp's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Suicide, and Addiction

missa410's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Suicide

Moderate: Addiction

mamawantsbooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Suicide, Murder, Infidelity, and Gun violence

Moderate: Drug abuse and Addiction