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I enjoyed the book until the big reveal. Smh, really?
And it's hard for me to believe that Beth was so recognizable in her 30s or 40s with people who had seen her at 7 years old.
And it's hard for me to believe that Beth was so recognizable in her 30s or 40s with people who had seen her at 7 years old.
A taut psychological thriller with well written characters.
On one hand this book was a quick read and had me racing through the pages right til the end, on the other hand I feel like it doesn't all quite add up.
It is dark and twisty but not in a particularly unpredictable way. The first half of the book with the is it her/is it not her and who is terrorising her plot started off really well but I feel after that it just descends into chaos slightly. I guess that is slightly the point as you are watching Beth's life unravel though.
Like others I didn't enjoy the ending, it felt slightly rushed and unbelievable and made me feel uncomfortable in all honesty. It felt very much like two different characters, I just couldn't reconcile Beth from the start of the book to Beth from the end of the book but again maybe that's the point.
The subject matter is a difficult one and not for everyone - had I known I may have chosen not to read it.
Not a bad way to pass a few hours getting lost in a story but not one I'll be choosing to revisit in the future.
It is dark and twisty but not in a particularly unpredictable way. The first half of the book with the is it her/is it not her and who is terrorising her plot started off really well but I feel after that it just descends into chaos slightly. I guess that is slightly the point as you are watching Beth's life unravel though.
Like others I didn't enjoy the ending, it felt slightly rushed and unbelievable and made me feel uncomfortable in all honesty. It felt very much like two different characters, I just couldn't reconcile Beth from the start of the book to Beth from the end of the book but again maybe that's the point.
The subject matter is a difficult one and not for everyone - had I known I may have chosen not to read it.
Not a bad way to pass a few hours getting lost in a story but not one I'll be choosing to revisit in the future.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Great story, had me hooked right from the beginning. A good pace that keeps going throughout the entire book too. This is a first I have read by this author and it won't be my last. There was only one thing that bothered me about the story which is why I have it 4 stars instead of 5. One of the twists was bit eye rolling and somehow I had predicted it. Besides that it's still a book I recommend.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow! I am so impressed with this book , I loved the writing style and I was so hooked at the plot that I couldn’t put it down! I loved that the characters weren’t flat at all , and although I did predict part of the ending I didn’t predict the very last twist! I’ll definitely read more from this author. There was some genuinely creepy parts and twisty turns with a good amount of gore too. SPOILER AHEAD
The only thing I didn’t like was bad trans representation. I actually loved Margot as a character and I did suspect it was going to be her, I also suspected she was trans anyway due to some small details in the book. I just wish she didn’t become the villain! It would have been 5 stars otherwise
The only thing I didn’t like was bad trans representation. I actually loved Margot as a character and I did suspect it was going to be her, I also suspected she was trans anyway due to some small details in the book. I just wish she didn’t become the villain! It would have been 5 stars otherwise
The book blurb for [b:Girl A|56281026|Girl A|Dan Scottow|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1607968101l/56281026._SY75_.jpg|87685270] promises an “unforgettable thriller”. Unfortunately, it’s been less than 24 hours since I finished reading and already the details are beginning to fuzz around the edges. The premise is solid—a woman who perpetrated a horrific crime as a seven year old has reinvented herself in an effort to outrun her past. When someone recognizes her and begins to anonymously taunt her and her family, however, the carefully built house of cards she has constructed begins to fall apart around her.
My major issue with this book is related to character development. Kitty Briscoe, as a child, is described as cold, calculating and void of any remorse or conscience. As an adult, however, we see a dedicated mother and wife who has shown no signs of who she once was. Is it really possible to outrun one’s true character and hide the corrupted mind of a killer? Additionally, in spite of Margot’s gender transition, surely she would have been recognized at some point by her closest childhood friend.
The second deficit of the book is the absence of critical plot points. How had Beth managed to avoid telling Charlie the significance of the key she wore around her neck for the entirety of her adult life? When Charlie died, how were they rescued? Was Zoe found? Where? And the list goes on.
As a whole, it isn’t a “bad” read, and in fact, the pages turn rather quickly. The writing itself is definitely sound and well-structured. The holes in the plot and the lack of consistency in the characters just presented issues for me that were not easily overlooked.
My major issue with this book is related to character development. Kitty Briscoe, as a child, is described as cold, calculating and void of any remorse or conscience. As an adult, however, we see a dedicated mother and wife who has shown no signs of who she once was. Is it really possible to outrun one’s true character and hide the corrupted mind of a killer? Additionally, in spite of Margot’s gender transition, surely she would have been recognized at some point by her closest childhood friend.
The second deficit of the book is the absence of critical plot points. How had Beth managed to avoid telling Charlie the significance of the key she wore around her neck for the entirety of her adult life? When Charlie died, how were they rescued? Was Zoe found? Where? And the list goes on.
As a whole, it isn’t a “bad” read, and in fact, the pages turn rather quickly. The writing itself is definitely sound and well-structured. The holes in the plot and the lack of consistency in the characters just presented issues for me that were not easily overlooked.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes