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livres_de_bloss's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
This is a difficult one to rate. The subject matter is pretty uncomfortable and the characters are quite unpleasant but it’s a fast read that keeps you guessing until the very end.
I can’t say I enjoyed it because, as I said, it’s bizarre and uncomfortable.
I actually looked at a flat on Cheyne Walk last year and can only imagine being significantly spooked if I’d chosen that flat and read this!
2023 Update: a few months after I read this the first time, I ended up moving a block north of Cheyne Walk. Any time I’d walk along Chelsea Embankment, I’d gawp at the houses along that street!
This is a difficult one to rate. The subject matter is pretty uncomfortable and the characters are quite unpleasant but it’s a fast read that keeps you guessing until the very end.
I can’t say I enjoyed it because, as I said, it’s bizarre and uncomfortable.
I actually looked at a flat on Cheyne Walk last year and can only imagine being significantly spooked if I’d chosen that flat and read this!
2023 Update: a few months after I read this the first time, I ended up moving a block north of Cheyne Walk. Any time I’d walk along Chelsea Embankment, I’d gawp at the houses along that street!
gclare's review against another edition
DNF at 30%. Literally so slow and uninteresting in terms of characters. I don’t have time for this
kristianawithak's review against another edition
I must conclude, I don’t love domestic thrillers.
The book delivers all the things the sub genre suggests, a mysterious family history, alternating storylines. It all comes together well.
The book delivers all the things the sub genre suggests, a mysterious family history, alternating storylines. It all comes together well.
thebookishhomesteader's review against another edition
4.0
A definite page turner here. There were a couple pieces about this book I didn’t love, but I will admit that it had me pretty hooked. It’s a wild story with a lot of different storylines coming together to make it even more interesting.
captainaly's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
summera's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
erinn93's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
phoenixdragon's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I liked it, felt cozy to read. Really loved the writing style. Was a nice twist to everything.
shrimay1's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder
Moderate: Rape