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melmertsis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Self harm, Stalking, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Gore, Sexual violence, Death, Mental illness, Sexism, Suicide, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Abortion, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Torture, and Violence
kyndalb's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Death, and Murder
rebeccarainn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Death, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Murder, Kidnapping, Grief, and Child abuse
ms3333's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Murder, and Child abuse
Moderate: Torture, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Kidnapping
sizzlesteaks's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Child death, Grief, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicide, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Sexual assault, Violence, Torture, Pedophilia, and Death
Minor: Self harm and Abortion
david_slack110507's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This must be one of my favourite books I've read since I began my journey into horror and thrillers. This book has surprisingly raw brutality that I wasn't expecting from it yet didn't deter me from continuing to read it, and I didn't expect it to cover such dark and explicit topics. I would definitely recommend reading the trigger warnings for this just in case because it does not shy away from some more mature and possibly sensitive topics to some readers.
I absolutely loved the more psychological aspects of the book as well as the discussions of the crime using said psychology, it made me a lot more interested and gave a more unique view to the traditional thriller book. I would have liked more discussion on Scott's feelings and mental health after his predicament, but I understand that it would have dragged on the story and caused a disruption in the fast pacing of this book.
"William S. Burroughs once said that no one owns life, but anyone who can lift a frying pan can create death. He was right. Killing is the easy part. The act of living-of finding happiness in life-that's the hard part"
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Child death, Gore, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny, Pedophilia, and Rape
Minor: Homophobia
mfwright27's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Gore, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Rape, and Child abuse
lili93's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, and Kidnapping
apelham's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Stalking, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Rape, Torture, Death, and Murder
beckyremillard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
There’s multiple cases going on, with Gwen still talking to her regular patients while working on the psychological profile. We also get several perspectives, including Gwen, Robert, and the mother of the most recent victim who escaped. I thought it was interesting that we hear about the thoughts of Robert and the mother, but Gwen is the only character written in first person.
This book was interesting and held my attention. I read it because I read Every Last Secret and wanted more by the author. I didn’t think this book was quite as good as that one, but it was still interesting.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual assault, and Torture
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Homophobia