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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
This was twisty. When it all came together, it felt a little rushed. I didn’t see it coming at all though I can see the clues now that I’ve finished it. This one is hard to explain, for sure.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Wow. Amazing. Honestly what can I say except amazing. From start to finish I was guessing what would the twists would be, some I got, some I got a little later, and some I did not see coming. I’m a way a really sad story but I felt the afterword was a great summary of my feelings for it. And I enjoyed the writing as well, would certainly read something else from the author. Oh and I want to add that I enjoyed the twists did not come out of left field at all, there were bigger and smaller hints all along the way that added up to make sense. So it wasn’t a twist just for the sake of it, it was a part of the story.
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Went into this book not knowing anything about this book other than it had a cat. I guessed some twists and taken aback by others. It took time to draw me in, but when it did, I didn't want to stop. I enjoyed the characters and their flaws, particularly how Ted was written. From the beginning I had a soft spot for Ted, and the story kept me torn between seeing him as dangerous or as someone deserving of compassion.
Spoiler:I'm not familiar enough with DID to judge whether it’s represented well. I’ve watched a few videos about it prior to the book, but everyone's experience is very different. I’m just not a fan of mental health being used as a story crutch.
Spoiler:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness
Moderate: Animal death, Child death
Minor: Vomit
Wow. On the edge of my seat till the end. Certainly not what I thought it would be. Every time I thought I knew what was going on I got slapped with some detail that changed everything.
At first I thought the cat parts were weird but I promise it's important and without giving any spoilers all I can say is hang in there with it.
At first I thought the cat parts were weird but I promise it's important and without giving any spoilers all I can say is hang in there with it.
So I guessed the mayor plot-twists within the first 50 pages or so. There were other reveal that I hadn't considered, but nothing that shocked me in any way.
Still I found this very captivating. I loved the character work, I love the multiple POVs, I love the fact that if the twist(s) did catch you by supprise you can read it again and find man allusions to/confirmations of it. I love the multiple POVs. There was one thing near the end that wasn't my favorite - but definitely a book I will recommend.
Still I found this very captivating. I loved the character work, I love the multiple POVs, I love the fact that if the twist(s) did catch you by supprise you can read it again and find man allusions to/confirmations of it. I love the multiple POVs. There was one thing near the end that wasn't my favorite - but definitely a book I will recommend.
I didn't especially enjoy this. I predicted the "twist" within a few chapters of starting. It didn't feel real or even especially compelling.