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mjslibrary's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
sannn91's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars rounded down
This book was one of my most anticipated books to start reading, since I have a fascination for stalkers and the plot sounded really unique!
Without trying to spoil anything, the stalker part doesn't really play a big role in this book, not more than in any average crime thriller. I feel like this book could have been at least a 100 pages shorter, since the biggest part of the book is the murderer/victim cat-and-mouse game. Since it's still early in the book, I know the MC will not die in this part, so I had to skim trough a 100 pages or so because it's just boring. I still finished because I was curious about the plot twists that obviously would come at the end. I'm just really disappointed. I loved no exit, but this one was not for me.
This book was one of my most anticipated books to start reading, since I have a fascination for stalkers and the plot sounded really unique!
Without trying to spoil anything, the stalker part doesn't really play a big role in this book, not more than in any average crime thriller. I feel like this book could have been at least a 100 pages shorter, since the biggest part of the book is the murderer/victim cat-and-mouse game. Since it's still early in the book, I know the MC will not die in this part, so I had to skim trough a 100 pages or so because it's just boring. I still finished because I was curious about the plot twists that obviously would come at the end. I'm just really disappointed. I loved no exit, but this one was not for me.
sarah_brant's review against another edition
5.0
If you read a lot of books, you’re bound to leave a bad review on a book every once and a while, but what if you left a bad review and the author decides to get revenge on you?
Five stars since I keep finding myself thinking of this book weeks after I’ve finished it. Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down. Within a few pages you’re hooked, and within a few chapters you are creeped out. While I was able to predict a few of the plot twists towards the end, there were also a few that were very shocking!
If you’re looking for a quick read and love a book-within-a-book trope, then i recommend you pick this up.
Five stars since I keep finding myself thinking of this book weeks after I’ve finished it. Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down. Within a few pages you’re hooked, and within a few chapters you are creeped out. While I was able to predict a few of the plot twists towards the end, there were also a few that were very shocking!
If you’re looking for a quick read and love a book-within-a-book trope, then i recommend you pick this up.
cyndireadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
A strong 3.5
Ugh. I already know how this is going to end.
No, I don’t.
Yes, I do.
No, I don’t. Wait… what???
Slow start, but I really flew through the back half. Just a fun creepy thriller that kept me not quite sure what would happen next.
And yes (spoiler alert) the dog is ok.
Ugh. I already know how this is going to end.
No, I don’t.
Yes, I do.
No, I don’t. Wait… what???
Slow start, but I really flew through the back half. Just a fun creepy thriller that kept me not quite sure what would happen next.
And yes (spoiler alert) the dog is ok.
cpeters2384's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
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
I forgot what this book was about and I don't know why I didn't acknowledge the cover for the author, but several chapters in I found myself really enjoying the writing and journey. It's Taylor Adams!!! I remember really enjoying No Exit also!
This book was a nice change with a different approach to dialogue, cause and effect and the unbelievably amazing relationship between Emma and Laika. Holy shit, if there were an amazing fur parent!
A woman who purposefully isolates herself from humanity because of an incident she can't forgive herself for, a strange neighbor who tries to break her wall down and help her through depression, and a creepy unwelcome visitor in a mask... the night feels oppressive, eyes watching, and secrets revealed.
This is a pretty sad journey for Emma, but the author does a wonderful job if interjecting whit in all the right places to make the journey unforgettable. A few twists and surprises. Some are evident, but the journey is still worth it.
"I'll meet you half way."
"Fucking writhers, man."
This book was a nice change with a different approach to dialogue, cause and effect and the unbelievably amazing relationship between Emma and Laika. Holy shit, if there were an amazing fur parent!
A woman who purposefully isolates herself from humanity because of an incident she can't forgive herself for, a strange neighbor who tries to break her wall down and help her through depression, and a creepy unwelcome visitor in a mask... the night feels oppressive, eyes watching, and secrets revealed.
This is a pretty sad journey for Emma, but the author does a wonderful job if interjecting whit in all the right places to make the journey unforgettable. A few twists and surprises. Some are evident, but the journey is still worth it.
"I'll meet you half way."
"Fucking writhers, man."
rookiebe's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Campy and fun if you don’t think too hard about it
kimmeyer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Child death