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tonicannelloni's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
celerah's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
navyakrish's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.75
I was listening to the audio version (which i highly recommend) while walking back home when the book ENDED (?!?!?!?!) i stopped in the middle of the road thinking waitt...WHAT?!?!?! wtf ?!?!?! What a brilliantly excruciating ending to this rich, layered story.
This book gives the genre of domestic thrillers a whole new dimensions. While it can be dense and meandering in its slow moments - the details add to the incredibly complex personalities of every member of this family. I absolutely did not like many of the characters, but I felt like I completely understood them. This was an incredibly interesting, challenging and demanding read - and every minute was worth it. I will keep thinking about this family and that ending during quiet moments for days to come.
This book gives the genre of domestic thrillers a whole new dimensions. While it can be dense and meandering in its slow moments - the details add to the incredibly complex personalities of every member of this family. I absolutely did not like many of the characters, but I felt like I completely understood them. This was an incredibly interesting, challenging and demanding read - and every minute was worth it. I will keep thinking about this family and that ending during quiet moments for days to come.
rosceyred's review
Got to 50% and really felt like I was trying to read through mud. Pacing issue for me
bthomp's review
5.0
The writing is so wonderful and the experience of reading the book was challenging, but thought-provoking.
jannagregory's review
5.0
I loved this family drama told from the perspectives of the teenaged daughter, her younger brother, and their mother and father. Hooked from the beginning. Secrets revealed, some expected, some absolutely not expected. One of the best I’ve read this year!
kate_stewart's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bairdo's review
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0