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Figuras ocultas by Theodore Melfi

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jenhurst's review against another edition

2.0

This book had a fantastic first 80% but then it completely went over a cliff. The first part was creepy and the mystery kept me really engaged. Who’s Anya? What’s all these pictures? The parents that Mallory is nannying for are your typical type a protective parents. Mallory is a former drug addict fresh out of rehab. I liked how the pictures were added so we could get such a good idea of the story they were telling. The 80% mark led to a twist that makes no sense because there’s no way that Mallory wouldn’t have noticed it within a couple days. Than the explanation came as a scooby doo explanation. “I would’ve got away with it, if not you meddling kids” moment in the end. It’s a shame because I really enjoyed the beginning.

halleskiwi's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jewel99's review against another edition

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3.0

I’ve seen this book recommended on TikTok as well as I want a book lovers Facebook group I’ve belong to. I didn’t enjoy reading it, but I’ll be honest. When it gets to a certain point in the book, it’s not so much a twist as a completely different book. I’m not sure if I’m explaining it right, but there was a point in the book that I was like, WTF? Where is this coming from? It just felt awkward and forced.

But was still an enjoyable read and a different take on a mystery or thriller, with the addition of the artwork. I just wish it felt like a more cohesive story.

jmejohnston's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

devonsonnessa's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved this book because it took place in New Jersey and Philadelphia, so I was able to relate a lot and it made me feel like I was really there. This book was really good! The only thing is that the twist was a little odd.

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jjmajor94's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-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

myrealana's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

origamy's review against another edition

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mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

Did enjoy most of the plot and everything but there were some problematic issues throughout the book, especially during the end regarding the twist that was just not good.

linette's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-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

5.0

samirahmaidi's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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