Reviews with content warning for Sexual content - Look Closer

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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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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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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4.5

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sleeson's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

You have to listen to this audiobook! It is such a great thriller. I did not see the any of the twist and turns coming! MediumISH sexual content. All 4 of the narrators gave a fantastic performance.

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