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hudson2001's review against another edition
4.0
Holy crap what a ride.
I’d say this was a mostly five-star book…right up until the ending. It wasn’t really far out of character, I guess, but I just wanted a BIG ending where the bad guy gets what’s coming to them.
I’d say this was a mostly five-star book…right up until the ending. It wasn’t really far out of character, I guess, but I just wanted a BIG ending where the bad guy gets what’s coming to them.
holliejano's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.75
Nick Dunne 👎
gabzlucas96's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
wildcatsour's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bhnmt61's review against another edition
3.0
Although this book started off slowly, once the first plot twist is revealed, I was riveted--absolutely fascinated--right up until the end. This is the first book of Flynn's I've read, and although I don't usually enjoy creepy psychological cat-and-mouse type books, this one is so beautifully written and fully imagined that I was enthralled. Flynn is one hell of a storyteller.
But the ending ruined it for me. I can get into a creepy ending as much as the next person, as long as it WORKS, but this one just wasn't believable. The only way it would have worked is if there were no loopholes, no loose ends, and a believable threat. Instead, there were half a dozen loopholes and loose ends, faulty logic, and a threat that would just flat-out not happen in real life. That's all I can say without spoilers. Very disappointing. Since the rest of it was so well done, I was really hoping she would knock it out of the park, but instead she went for pulling the proverbial rabbit out of a hat. I'm not sure if I'll read another book of Flynn's or not.
But the ending ruined it for me. I can get into a creepy ending as much as the next person, as long as it WORKS, but this one just wasn't believable. The only way it would have worked is if there were no loopholes, no loose ends, and a believable threat. Instead, there were half a dozen loopholes and loose ends, faulty logic, and a threat that would just flat-out not happen in real life. That's all I can say without spoilers. Very disappointing. Since the rest of it was so well done, I was really hoping she would knock it out of the park, but instead she went for pulling the proverbial rabbit out of a hat. I'm not sure if I'll read another book of Flynn's or not.
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of the most intense books I've ever read. I couldn't put it down. When I did have to stop reading and, you know, go to work and stuff, I couldn't stop thinking about it. Oh, how it messed with my head. I loved the first 90% of it, but I HATED the ending. I just hated everything about it, and I thought it made no sense. I won't say any more to avoid spoilers, but let me know if you've read it because I'd love to talk about how much I despised the end. That said, I know a lot of people who disagree with me about the conclusion. And I have to admit that, as much as I hated the way things went down, this is still an amazing book. The storytelling is perfect in the way it sucks you in, and there are so many details that fit together just right. I'd be thinking "WTF? There's no way she can explain that" and then, boom, she did. Plus, it just freaked me out, in an interesting way. It's one of those stories that's going to stick with me for a long, long time.
sbbeebe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
yxsminxs's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
inessova's review
5.0
** Spoilers**
I didn't like the ending. Not because Amy didn't get punished, or because Nick stayed with her but because of the classic line!!
Every "good guy" says that line to the "evil guy".
It was so disappointing. A bad person or a psycho like Amy will not feel regret or remorse because she's evil. she thinks that's the way to be. She doesn't know anything else. That's exactely what makes her "evil" so it was so pointless.
It would have had more impact if he said he loved her, because we know he doesn't really.
But ultimately, it was a good read. It's the first time I read a suspens novel, and I liked it very much. I liked how they illustrated how people tend to believe appearances, and not care for the truth sometimes because it's more convinient.
I didn't like the ending. Not because Amy didn't get punished, or because Nick stayed with her but because of the classic line!!
Every "good guy" says that line to the "evil guy".
It was so disappointing. A bad person or a psycho like Amy will not feel regret or remorse because she's evil. she thinks that's the way to be. She doesn't know anything else. That's exactely what makes her "evil" so it was so pointless.
It would have had more impact if he said he loved her, because we know he doesn't really.
But ultimately, it was a good read. It's the first time I read a suspens novel, and I liked it very much. I liked how they illustrated how people tend to believe appearances, and not care for the truth sometimes because it's more convinient.