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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
It's bonkers mesmerizing to listen to, a really fun audiobook, but it's utterly ridiculous.
To be fair, a little ridiculous is a good thing, so this is a lofty 2.5, but I just...can't make myself round up. I just can't. It's too ridiculous. Sure, I blazed through the audiobook in a train-wreck-mesmerizing-sort-of-way, but the cutesy hideous way she used her Downs character was too weird to feel respectful, and the villain was one mustache short of a twirl who can predict literally everything she'll do no matter how mundane or inane it is, and the main character is SO DUMB. BAG OF BRICKS. EVERY TIME HE SMILED AT HER SHE FELL BACK IN LOVE.
She decided to go for a trip to Thailand instead of choosing to see her sister, who had just fallen and broken her leg and was in the hospital. And that's before he's even revealed the levels of his creepness.
For being so bleak it felt utterly sanitized, safe for daytime television (except for the dog scene. dog lovers will have to shut their eyes).
Entertaining enough for the silliest of beach reads, and that's about it. An utterly forgettable palate cleanser between your bigger reads.
To be fair, a little ridiculous is a good thing, so this is a lofty 2.5, but I just...can't make myself round up. I just can't. It's too ridiculous. Sure, I blazed through the audiobook in a train-wreck-mesmerizing-sort-of-way, but the cutesy hideous way she used her Downs character was too weird to feel respectful, and the villain was one mustache short of a twirl who can predict literally everything she'll do no matter how mundane or inane it is, and the main character is SO DUMB. BAG OF BRICKS. EVERY TIME HE SMILED AT HER SHE FELL BACK IN LOVE.
She decided to go for a trip to Thailand instead of choosing to see her sister, who had just fallen and broken her leg and was in the hospital. And that's before he's even revealed the levels of his creepness.
For being so bleak it felt utterly sanitized, safe for daytime television (except for the dog scene. dog lovers will have to shut their eyes).
Entertaining enough for the silliest of beach reads, and that's about it. An utterly forgettable palate cleanser between your bigger reads.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
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
4/5 stars
this book broke me in the best way. i went in expecting a typical thriller, but what i got was a horrifying look at control, silence, and survival. i felt every moment of grace’s fear and frustration. watching her be so isolated, so unheard, was absolutely gut-wrenching. i wanted to scream for her.
the pacing dragged a little in parts, but honestly, the emotional weight made it all worth it. that ending? perfect. haunting. powerful. i’m going to be thinking about this one for a long time.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
This domestic thriller was both gripping and chilling. I couldn't put it down.
Jack was distinct and well crafted, the perfect villain. You absolutely hate him throughout. Although the amount of influence he had and the notoriety of his cases at times didn't seem fully plausible and the actions of some of the bystanders didn't always feel realistic, you really felt the depth of Grace's desperation and isolation. This book kept you as a reader on edge and without giving anything away I enjoyed the ending and who/how she was rescued.
I think some of the ideas were quite original and Grace seemed quite complex. There were times she didn't make the best judgment calls, but she was a really likeable character and you were really moved by her plight.
This was quite twisty and like any great thriller a lot of seeds were planted that later made sense and bore fruit. The writing was great and accessible, it didn't feel overly complicated and was really easy to read and follow.
Jack was distinct and well crafted, the perfect villain. You absolutely hate him throughout. Although the amount of influence he had and the notoriety of his cases at times didn't seem fully plausible and the actions of some of the bystanders didn't always feel realistic, you really felt the depth of Grace's desperation and isolation. This book kept you as a reader on edge and without giving anything away I enjoyed the ending and who/how she was rescued.
I think some of the ideas were quite original and Grace seemed quite complex. There were times she didn't make the best judgment calls, but she was a really likeable character and you were really moved by her plight.
This was quite twisty and like any great thriller a lot of seeds were planted that later made sense and bore fruit. The writing was great and accessible, it didn't feel overly complicated and was really easy to read and follow.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
The book was very intriguing at the beginning, but then lost me.
The writing, the plot, the ending - nope.
The writing, the plot, the ending - nope.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
It may have been that I was in the right mood, but I listened to this in one sitting. I enjoyed hating the villain and the way things unfolded. Made for an entertaining afternoon.