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taylorardoin's review against another edition
2.0
Ummm...I don't understand all of the hype around this book? I am big on reading the book before you watch the movie. However, I had to watch the movie just to see if this book was even worth finishing. It took me so long to get through this book - luckily I had the audiobook to help (although I was constantly checking to see how much time was left). I just couldn't wait until it was over.
I will say, once you get to part 2 (literally halfway through the book) and the first twist happens, the story gets crazy and awesome. My mouth literally dropped at some of the parts. The story really picks up from there. Unfortunately, it was almost too late for me. I wasn't ready to admit defeat, though, and I did finish the book. I just wish the whole book was as fast-paced and crazy as parts 2 & 3 were.
I know you guys didn't come for a movie review/comparison, but I will say the movie left me with the exact same feelings as the book. Picked up around the first big twist and got crazier and crazier and I loved it from there. The movie left out a lot of little details that typically would really bother me. But in this case, the details were really unnecessary and I found that I actually enjoyed the movie more than the book. The book was just too long in my opinion. It dragged and dragged.
I just don't understand why this book was so popular. I am so glad I'm finally done and can move on. I give it two stars, because the second part did get much better and I was able to finish the book. If I couldn't get past the second part and wasn't able to finish, I would have gone down to one star.
I'm so glad this chapter of my life is behind me. (pun intended - ha!)
I will say, once you get to part 2 (literally halfway through the book) and the first twist happens, the story gets crazy and awesome. My mouth literally dropped at some of the parts. The story really picks up from there. Unfortunately, it was almost too late for me. I wasn't ready to admit defeat, though, and I did finish the book. I just wish the whole book was as fast-paced and crazy as parts 2 & 3 were.
I know you guys didn't come for a movie review/comparison, but I will say the movie left me with the exact same feelings as the book. Picked up around the first big twist and got crazier and crazier and I loved it from there. The movie left out a lot of little details that typically would really bother me. But in this case, the details were really unnecessary and I found that I actually enjoyed the movie more than the book. The book was just too long in my opinion. It dragged and dragged.
I just don't understand why this book was so popular. I am so glad I'm finally done and can move on. I give it two stars, because the second part did get much better and I was able to finish the book. If I couldn't get past the second part and wasn't able to finish, I would have gone down to one star.
I'm so glad this chapter of my life is behind me. (pun intended - ha!)
alyciajstewart's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not a single character in this book is likable, which I think was the author's intention. The storyline is fast-paced and the alternating POVs keeps you engaged. I do think the two main characters were meant for each other in a completely twisted kind of way. As the story progressed I found myself not rooting for either of them, but still wanting to keep reading because I needed to know what would happen at the end. The twists and turns were well paced and believable without seeming overdone. The ending felt a little bit like a cop out, but it also did feel exactly like how Amy would want the story to end. Overall, I enjoyed the book and look forward to watching the movie.
twolfster's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.5
gooseisreading's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
meggity's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
e_reader77's review against another edition
4.0
The first 200 pages weren't nearly as riveting as the pages that followed, but what kept me reading the first part of the book was the nuanced psychology of the the main characters and the gritty portrayal of married life. Granted, after page 200, readers discover the motivations of a truly sinister mind, which refocuses all we thought we knew.
What also kept me reading was the idea of what we "think" we know based on observation and what really happens. In this world flooded with information, we all think we know the truth about a lot of situations. The characters in this book remind me that's not always the case.
What also kept me reading was the idea of what we "think" we know based on observation and what really happens. In this world flooded with information, we all think we know the truth about a lot of situations. The characters in this book remind me that's not always the case.
mabushii's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
iallan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75