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maegani's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism
thatsssorachael's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-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
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Abandonment
effy's review against another edition
3.75
I picked this book up after absolutely adoring the Netflix adaption of one of the author's other books, Anatomy of a Scandal.
I really enjoyed what this book brought to the table as what was an initially open and shut case of child abuse very quickly unravelled into something a whole lot more complex. I am not sure if this book is technically categorised as a domestic thriller but the label seems accurate as we are very closely following this group of friends as they navigate familial and interpersonal drama.
I definitely didn't slightly predict the resolution of the story, especially as there was a final devastating twist - which made me gasp out loud and filled me with anger - that came after it seemed that everything had been revealed and the book was just dealing with the fallout of the events.
This was such an enjoyable ride and I definitely want to read more of this author's work.
I really enjoyed what this book brought to the table as what was an initially open and shut case of child abuse very quickly unravelled into something a whole lot more complex. I am not sure if this book is technically categorised as a domestic thriller but the label seems accurate as we are very closely following this group of friends as they navigate familial and interpersonal drama.
I definitely didn't slightly predict the resolution of the story, especially as there was a final devastating twist - which made me gasp out loud and filled me with anger - that came after it seemed that everything had been revealed and the book was just dealing with the fallout of the events.
This was such an enjoyable ride and I definitely want to read more of this author's work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Pregnancy, Murder, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Death of parent
bookswithmybulldog's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Domestic abuse, Grief, Pregnancy, Medical content, and Child abuse
kg_chickadee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
dedasab's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a good book and I really enjoyed reading it. It focuses on the harsh reality of having to be a mother of multiple children without any support from the father or anyone else. And how hard it is to be a full time mom since it's an unending job in which there are no breaks nor holidays. Add some mental or psychological issues to this equation and that would end in a disaster.
However, it dragged on and on and on. And went from good to OK to are you kidding me to just end it already. It could have been 150 pages shorter. And I agree with the comments that said that the last twist about how Betsy got hurt was just ridiculous. The previously presented scenario was more believable and more likely to happen.
However, it dragged on and on and on. And went from good to OK to are you kidding me to just end it already. It could have been 150 pages shorter. And I agree with the comments that said that the last twist about how Betsy got hurt was just ridiculous. The previously presented scenario was more believable and more likely to happen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
trryan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death and Child abuse
bookwormandtheatremouse's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness
duranceau22ced's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Child abuse
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