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basil_touche's review
dark
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
0.5
This is the worst book I've read this year so far. The only reason I finished it was because the basic writing style made it easy to breeze through and to see how much of a trainwreck the ending is.
All the characters are unlikeable and one note, their first person perspectives were repetitive and with no subtly. The writing itself was very crude and most of the evidence was pulled out of nowhere rather than weaved naturally into the narrative. Every plot twist was predictable and laughably executed.
The only thing I got out of this was the fact that this is an excellent example of how not to write a good book.
All the characters are unlikeable and one note, their first person perspectives were repetitive and with no subtly. The writing itself was very crude and most of the evidence was pulled out of nowhere rather than weaved naturally into the narrative. Every plot twist was predictable and laughably executed.
The only thing I got out of this was the fact that this is an excellent example of how not to write a good book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Mental illness, Child abuse, Blood, Murder, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
sleeson's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I received a copy of this ARC for feedback. I don’t know where to begin? My first time reading from this author and I enjoyed it a lot. This book kept me on my toes. There was drama, secrets, mystery. I was only able to figure out one tiny part of the plot. I enjoyed it. It was not a predictable storyline. No sexual content and not much swearing if any.
It was a little long. I feel there were a quite a few pages that could have been removed to prevent the feeling of repetitiveness. However, all the work the author put in this novel was worth the type of ending you come to. I am going to read more books from this author for sure.
It was a little long. I feel there were a quite a few pages that could have been removed to prevent the feeling of repetitiveness. However, all the work the author put in this novel was worth the type of ending you come to. I am going to read more books from this author for sure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Car accident, Dementia, Gaslighting, Incest, and Physical abuse
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