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allison_elaine's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Suicide and Sexual harassment
cwallace1005's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was better than I was expected, even though I really enjoyed the first. I just thought this one couldn't live up to the quality of the first. And it didn't, but it didn't fall far short. I don't really like the character of Henry or the motivations of most of the characters, even though that's partially the point of the books. This book didn't feel as fresh and original as the first and had more cliches that felt outdated and some even offensive. But I do still enjoy the thought processes from Lily and it was interesting to watch the twists/mystery unfold.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Violence, Gun violence, and Murder
meganrae047's review against another edition
dark
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Mass/school shootings, Death, Infidelity, Suicide, Gun violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Sexual assault
sarahna's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Lesbophobia, Suicide, Stalking, Sexual content, Murder, Infidelity, Ableism, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, and Mass/school shootings
nbreezy17's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, Mass/school shootings, and Gun violence
kendallvujs_logan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings
reading_under_covers's review against another edition
4.0
I actually really enjoyed this one!!
It gets a big outlandish, but I was definitely on board for the ride.
It gets a big outlandish, but I was definitely on board for the ride.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings and Murder
booksbytheglass's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
oh boy where do I even begin with this? đ¤Żđ¤Ż Iâm still gathering my thoughts together because WOW, what a ride!!!
you absolutely 100% have to read THE KIND WORTH KILLING before you read this one, even though this one is categorized as a âsemi-sequelâ ⌠there are so many spoilers and answers from the first novel in this one, so Iâm grateful for those đ
while this book focuses mostly around kimball (the police detective turned private detective), it was truly lilyâs POV and thought process that really sold it for me! I wasnât as invested in the side characters this time around, but the way they connected with kimballâs past was đ¤đź I was SCREAMING!!!
in hindsight, I definitely should have figured out all of the plot twists, but I was simply along for the ride
I donât think this lived up to the hype that I felt after TKWK, but it was a great extended epilogue! the unfolding of the sub-plot between kimball and lily was a little slow and out of left field, compared to their thoughts and actions from the first book, but adding in a whole new plot was a wise choice!!
this is definitely a must read for anyone who absolutely adored TKWK, like me! itâs worth the wait!
rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: loire valley chinon
you absolutely 100% have to read THE KIND WORTH KILLING before you read this one, even though this one is categorized as a âsemi-sequelâ ⌠there are so many spoilers and answers from the first novel in this one, so Iâm grateful for those đ
while this book focuses mostly around kimball (the police detective turned private detective), it was truly lilyâs POV and thought process that really sold it for me! I wasnât as invested in the side characters this time around, but the way they connected with kimballâs past was đ¤đź I was SCREAMING!!!
in hindsight, I definitely should have figured out all of the plot twists, but I was simply along for the ride
I donât think this lived up to the hype that I felt after TKWK, but it was a great extended epilogue! the unfolding of the sub-plot between kimball and lily was a little slow and out of left field, compared to their thoughts and actions from the first book, but adding in a whole new plot was a wise choice!!
this is definitely a must read for anyone who absolutely adored TKWK, like me! itâs worth the wait!
rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: loire valley chinon
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings
nebulous07's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Smart, immersive and twisted, Peter Swanson's The Kind Worth Saving doesn't disappoint. It was a dose of nostalgia for me, for my first Peter Swanson book was The Kind Worth Killing. You do not have to read book one to begin this one. Peter's ability to capture narcissism is at its finest with a character like Joan. The pacing was brilliant and diverse, with Henry Kimball dominating the first half and the OG Lily Kintner making an impactful return. The simplistic plot of a former English teacher, now private investigator (Kimball), helping his former student, now client (Joan), in catching her husband having an affair with his co-worker intricately branches out to unlikely alliances, high school memories and an unfortunate accident. I devoured this book in one sitting and could never anticipate the ending that was simply jaw-dropping. I am still thinking about all the puzzle pieces coming together with such simplicity and yet delivering a power punch read.
Do not skip this one if you're a fan of domestic/marriage noir etched with twists and turns.
A big thank you to NetGalley & Faber and Faber for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.
Do not skip this one if you're a fan of domestic/marriage noir etched with twists and turns.
A big thank you to NetGalley & Faber and Faber for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mass/school shootings and Murder
astoriareader's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
SYNOPSIS:
- The Kind Worth Saving (TKWS) is Book 2 in series. The first book is called The Kind Worth Killing (TKWK).
- The plot is extremely similar to TKWK, as it centers around people coming together to plot âthe perfectâ murders.
MY THOUGHTS
- I typically love Peter Swansonâs work. Whenever I see he has stuff coming out, Iâm excited to read it!
- ***If you havenât read TKWK, you should read it first, as TKWS has major spoilers for TKWK.**
- I had read TKWK when it came out several years ago, and I reread it before reading TKWS. I really enjoyed TKWK. I wish TKWS wasnât written as a sequel to TKWK, as it retroactively ruins the ending of TKWS.
- To me, it seems TKWK was Swansonâs most successful book, and TKWS feels like an easy attempt to cash in on that success. The books are structured the same way, the mystery/killings are same motif, the multiple POVs are same, and the book is even divided in same ways (i.e., parts). Very dejavĂş, but in a purposeful way. Itâs like the formula worked, and so, this one was done in mirror image of the first. Needless to say, it isnât original.
- TKWK came out in 2015, so itâs another reason this âsequelâ feels off to me. For one, TKWK wasnât written as a series book. It had an ending that worked. Second, TKWS came out 8 years after TKWK? That seems weird to wait that long to do a sequel.
- As for TKWS, I really didnât like seeing Lily and Kimball in this sequel. Their friendship is.. odd? Since it has been years since TKWK came out, TKWS gives the impression Swanson forgot how he wrote Lily and Kimball in the prior book, especially Lily.
TL;DR: âď¸âď¸âď¸2.5 stars rounded up to 3. Read TKWK first, as TKWS contains major spoilers for TKWK.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings