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isabelrsi's review against another edition
5.0
Desde que iba en la página 60 ya sabía que le iba a poner 5 estrellas.
Cuando lo sabes, lo sabes. Este libro se convirtió en uno de mis favoritos.
La forma en la que esta historia está contada te atrapa, siempre pasan cosas y sientes el suspenso dentro de ti. Sadie es un personaje muy bien desarrollado, interesante, muy fiel a su descripción. Es una historia contada desde varias perspectivas con diferentes personalidades, y una de las cosas que me impresionó de la escritura es que las cosas son descritas tan precisas pero concisas… utiliza las palabras correctas para que uno lo sienta. Fue una historia muy muy buena, una trama interesante y una forma de escribir increíble. Amé este libro, espero puedan leerlo.
Cuando lo sabes, lo sabes. Este libro se convirtió en uno de mis favoritos.
La forma en la que esta historia está contada te atrapa, siempre pasan cosas y sientes el suspenso dentro de ti. Sadie es un personaje muy bien desarrollado, interesante, muy fiel a su descripción. Es una historia contada desde varias perspectivas con diferentes personalidades, y una de las cosas que me impresionó de la escritura es que las cosas son descritas tan precisas pero concisas… utiliza las palabras correctas para que uno lo sienta. Fue una historia muy muy buena, una trama interesante y una forma de escribir increíble. Amé este libro, espero puedan leerlo.
anna_blahh's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
When i started reading i wasn't convinced by this book. But about at some point i was hooked.
It gets dark and emotional. I even got goosebumps after i finished.
I liked the ending but i know that this isn't for everybody.
It gets dark and emotional. I even got goosebumps after i finished.
I liked the ending but i know that this isn't for everybody.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Child death
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, and Murder
fystiefett's review against another edition
4.0
The plot is deep, emotional, and informative; if you need a novel that can explain to you how addiction tears families apart and how it affects those other than the user, look no further than Sadie. The novel will grab you and throw you into the story, so much that you feel like you're living it yourself.
Summers' writing style, for the most part, is as smooth as it is desired; I didn't struggle to read this book whatsoever, and she adds tiny details, such as gay characters, in such a casual fashion that I know she's not doing it to monetarily appeal to the LGBTQ crowds. Summers is refreshing and quenched a thirst I didn't realize I had.
Plot-wise, I was on the edge of my seat for the latter 75% of the book. Sadie (who, by the way, is unique in her own right as she is a main character with a stuttuer) faces so many challenges during her travel that I find myself concerned for her very often... In a good way. Very dynamic and mysterious, as well as witty and quick-thinking. Additionally, the conversations among characters are almost fully realistic. Frankly, my only major complaint is how Summers wrote the stutter; the majority of her stutters are only the first letter or two of words, whereas (as someone without one, mind you) I believe stuttering is more about repeating partial words ("I stut-stutter") or just repeating words as a whole ("Stutter-stuttering is a... Is a chall-challenge.")
The climaxes and plot twists (prepare yourself) within the book fit like puzzle pieces, without seeming forced simply for shock value. There is a lot to be found within the 308 pages, all of them interesting and deep in their own right.
Overall, I give this book 4/5 stars. I deducted a star for the stutter, but also because I was left wanting more from the ending than I had received. I wish there was just a little more detail as to how everything ended for Sadie, but on the other hand I respect how Summers chose to end the journey and the book in general. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a unique Mystery/Thriller novel, or someone just starting to read the genre (such as myself.)
Summers' writing style, for the most part, is as smooth as it is desired; I didn't struggle to read this book whatsoever, and she adds tiny details, such as gay characters, in such a casual fashion that I know she's not doing it to monetarily appeal to the LGBTQ crowds. Summers is refreshing and quenched a thirst I didn't realize I had.
Plot-wise, I was on the edge of my seat for the latter 75% of the book. Sadie (who, by the way, is unique in her own right as she is a main character with a stuttuer) faces so many challenges during her travel that I find myself concerned for her very often... In a good way. Very dynamic and mysterious, as well as witty and quick-thinking. Additionally, the conversations among characters are almost fully realistic. Frankly, my only major complaint is how Summers wrote the stutter; the majority of her stutters are only the first letter or two of words, whereas (as someone without one, mind you) I believe stuttering is more about repeating partial words ("I stut-stutter") or just repeating words as a whole ("Stutter-stuttering is a... Is a chall-challenge.")
The climaxes and plot twists (prepare yourself) within the book fit like puzzle pieces, without seeming forced simply for shock value. There is a lot to be found within the 308 pages, all of them interesting and deep in their own right.
Overall, I give this book 4/5 stars. I deducted a star for the stutter, but also because I was left wanting more from the ending than I had received. I wish there was just a little more detail as to how everything ended for Sadie, but on the other hand I respect how Summers chose to end the journey and the book in general. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a unique Mystery/Thriller novel, or someone just starting to read the genre (such as myself.)
kayhart's review against another edition
2.0
i’ve been wanting to read this book for a few years and i’m sad to say i didn’t like it. it just didn’t interest and hook me as much as i was hoping it would. i did, however, really enjoy the audiobook and liked the full cast and how the podcast chapters were read like an actual podcast/interview.
jthibo3's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
anisia_anil's review against another edition
3.0
I found this to be an average read. While the premise held promise for a mystery thriller, I felt disappointed by the lack of mystery and suspense. The story unfolded predictably from the beginning to the end, without any unexpected plot twists that are typical in this genre. Although the events and character backstories were engaging, the overall narrative felt flat. I appreciated the potential of the storytelling but wished for more depth and intrigue, especially in how the story concluded.