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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
Read this one for book club. I think I’d give it 2.5 stars if I could, but that would be generous. Overall, I don’t think McKinty’s writing is as good as other thriller authors I enjoy.
All the philosophy references felt shoehorned in, the second half was all over the place, and it was obvious Rachel was written from a male perspective. The end of both parts were particularly eye roll for me.
Meh.
All the philosophy references felt shoehorned in, the second half was all over the place, and it was obvious Rachel was written from a male perspective. The end of both parts were particularly eye roll for me.
Meh.
First half way waaaay better than the second but overall I liked it :)
really good book! loved the premise, and the ending was satisfying
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Violence
dark
tense
medium-paced
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While the premise seems super interesting and definitely hooks the reader, the believability was lacking. It felt like there was no planning behind it. They came up with a concept and ran with it.
The first half was okay. Some parts that, again, didn’t feel believable..(Who is actually posting minute by minute on their Facebook page?) But, it was entertaining.
The second half lost me. It felt rushed and very poorly executed. 3.25 for being somewhat entertaining, and I did finish it.
The first half was okay. Some parts that, again, didn’t feel believable..(Who is actually posting minute by minute on their Facebook page?) But, it was entertaining.
The second half lost me. It felt rushed and very poorly executed. 3.25 for being somewhat entertaining, and I did finish it.
In all honesty, this probably deserves a 3.5. It's a fast-paced thriller with a wonderfully unsettling plot, which deserves a round of applause. I immediately wanted to pose the conflict to all of my friends who are mothers and ask, "What would you do???" However, at times, the characters' actions were so unrealistic it was mildly painful and the dialogue felt awkward. Regardless, it kept me flipping pages until the very, which is exactly what I was looking for.
dark
emotional
tense
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes