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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
This is definitely not for the faint-hearted, as some of the chapters in this book were hard for me to get though.
The book focuses around Amber and her desire to marry the rich Mr. Parrish so she find what she thinks is true happiness: money. I don’t really understand why she chose to go for marrying rich like some Jane Austen novel, but I suppose with her character it makes sense. She was clearly a villain in this story, and they way she built her lies on deceit disgusted me.
This book also highlights physical and verbal abuse, and even after finishing the last chapter I was haunted by what the characters (especially Daphne, Mr. Parrish’s wife) went through. But the thing that bothers me is that I don’t think it’s good message to spread that people deserve domestic abuse as a consequence. I’ll just leave it at that.
I did like Daphne as a character, how she was painted as a victim and then what happened as the story progressed. I loved her relationship with her children, and she was an empowering character when I finished the book.
I do wish that the plot could’ve gone differently. I have my own fancies about what I wish happened in the book, but it’s only my opinion.
The book focuses around Amber and her desire to marry the rich Mr. Parrish so she find what she thinks is true happiness: money. I don’t really understand why she chose to go for marrying rich like some Jane Austen novel, but I suppose with her character it makes sense. She was clearly a villain in this story, and they way she built her lies on deceit disgusted me.
This book also highlights physical and verbal abuse, and even after finishing the last chapter I was haunted by what the characters (especially Daphne, Mr. Parrish’s wife) went through. But the thing that bothers me is that I don’t think it’s good message to spread that people deserve domestic abuse as a consequence. I’ll just leave it at that.
I did like Daphne as a character, how she was painted as a victim and then what happened as the story progressed. I loved her relationship with her children, and she was an empowering character when I finished the book.
I do wish that the plot could’ve gone differently. I have my own fancies about what I wish happened in the book, but it’s only my opinion.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Incredibly intriguing from front to back. Slower moving for the first 1/3 to 1/2 of the book but as soon as you find yourself getting bored the twists start to hit and I couldn’t put it down. The DV was intense to read about, but if you can get past it the end will not disappoint.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
If you like Gone Girl you will love this one. Unlikable narrator, lots of twists and turns, no one quite as they seem. Good ending.
Sooo exciting. I mean I was constantly intrigued and wanting to keep reading. I like the message it conveys as well.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
“If something is to good to be true, it probably is”
A great pager turner, but the plot was pretty predictable.
A great pager turner, but the plot was pretty predictable.
I really liked this book.
I thought it was well written, and had an engaging story.
I can understand the issue some people have with this book, but I guess I don't really understand why. My explanation will be hidden as it does contain spoilers.
But that's not where the book ends.
The book ends with Jackson getting arrested for tax evasion and money laundering ... leaving Amber penniless but more importantly... Alone!
So while I can understand the sensitivity of this subject matter, I do not agree that this was not a gross error in judgement on the publishers part as some reviews have suggested.
I thought it was well written, and had an engaging story.
I can understand the issue some people have with this book, but I guess I don't really understand why. My explanation will be hidden as it does contain spoilers.
Spoiler
So the tag line is "Some women get everything. Some women get everything they deserve" And the obvious conclusion to jump to is that the author is implying that Amber deserved to be in an abusive relationship.But that's not where the book ends.
The book ends with Jackson getting arrested for tax evasion and money laundering ... leaving Amber penniless but more importantly... Alone!
So while I can understand the sensitivity of this subject matter, I do not agree that this was not a gross error in judgement on the publishers part as some reviews have suggested.
Jess’s overall enjoyment: 4.5/5⭐️
Spice level: N/A
Angst level: 5/5 ❤️
Spice level: N/A
Angst level: 5/5 ❤️