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Look Closer by David Ellis

15 reviews

ams5x9's review against another edition

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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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meg_turnsthepage's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Endless twists and turns! You’ll think you have it all figured out and get thrown another curveball! 
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grazeea's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

This is the twistiest thing I’ve read and yet it looks feasible. The author thought a lot about the plot of this book. 

Who is the con? Who conned who?
In like the ending. It’s not forced. 
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arf26's review against another edition

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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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mirandalikesbooks's review against another edition

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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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novi's review against another edition

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mysterious
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

I wanna give it 4 stars for the full plot but this book has a lot of character building that were too long and very uninteresting lol. I had to skim a lot of those to get through the plot. For example the first scene after the "prolog". About 2 law professors talking about dressing to look the part (as law professor). I get what it was trying to do, introducing our main character. But it felt so pointless and boring. And this book has a lot of that.

But it's paid off by the layers of the reveals. It wasn't even convoluted but it was built so well. The timeline in storytelling also helps, it went back and forth in time.
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gingerbelle's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

 Everyone in this story has a secret! The narrator is unreliable, but so interesting… This one is a bit of a roller coaster. Flashbacks and unexpected actions from characters created a twisty shifty expectation of what you thought you knew…Short chapters, multiple POVs, and fast paced. There is no predicting the ending on this one until the author is ready to let you in on the secrets. Fun thrill ride that satisfies the need for justice and vengeance in all of us, if not by the legal definition… 
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chess15's review against another edition

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dark funny 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

2.0

Very clearly written by a straight man. All characters have the same condescending cynical voice.
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bookishchaos's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I did NOT see that plot twist coming!! 
This book is like a puzzle and you have to put together the pieces that fit. You notice details that don't add up or sound strange, and then it all makes sense in the end. I really liked how the twists intertwind and the unreliable narration. 

I recommend if you enjoy marriage thrillers with a twist, or murder mysteries that take place on Halloween. 
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clairebonney's review against another edition

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4.5

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