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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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Suicide, and Stalking
Minor: Addiction, Violence, Gun violence, Bullying, Grief, Death, Sexual content, Mental illness, Infidelity, and Death of parent
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!
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.
Would absolutely recommend!
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
novi's review against another edition
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Infidelity, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, and Suicide
clairebonney's review against another edition
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Suicide, Bullying, Murder, Sexual content, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and Infidelity
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