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cassidyemaier's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
If you think you have this book figured out, you don’t.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, Murder, Death of parent, Suicide, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Gaslighting
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
bookishchaos's review against another edition
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cursing
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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