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makenah27's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A decent start on my journey into true crime books. I’m a true crime lover and I’m happy to say this book really exceeded my expectations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Murder
Minor: Sexual assault
anniebartelsollosy's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
emrobreads's review against another edition
3.0
I'd hover between a 2.5 and 3 for this one. I expected to like it more because I have enjoyed some of Dekker's other books. But for some reason, I just didn't get this one as well. The premise was interesting and I understand the themes he was trying to portray. It just fell a little flat in terms of the characters and their choices and reactions and whatnot and I felt there were some inconsistencies. I'll definitely read more of his work, but this just wasn't a favorite.
blobagirl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This is super meh. Really not a fan, and some of the portrayals of both women and mental illness read as quite problematic. I won't be checking anything else out from this author.
davidshq's review against another edition
4.0
I've posted my review here: http://www.daveenjoys.com/2011/08/04/book-the-bride-collector-ted-dekker/
kon713's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
tderby's review against another edition
4.0
Had an interesting twist and kept me engaged throughout the book.
silver_valkyrie_reads's review
dark
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The first few pages felt like a pretty generic thriller and had me questioning if I really still like Ted Dekker as much as I used to. By the end though, I really liked what he did with themes of beauty and love and mental health and (without using this term) neurodiversity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Child abuse, Rape, and Suicide
zoiemarie's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5