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bombadalejr's review against another edition
5.0
The second I picked up this book it had me. The P.O.V is unlike anything I've had the pleasure of reading before, sucking the reader in and trapping them in the mind of a complicated and deranged man. I've recommended this book to anyone with a passion for thrillers.
The ending made me angry and hungry for the continuation, Hidden Bodies, and the characters were crafted carefully to not only reflect people you most likely know, but to show the hidden sides of normalcy. Kepnes is a fantastic author, and I'm excited to see what else she brings to the table.
The ending made me angry and hungry for the continuation, Hidden Bodies, and the characters were crafted carefully to not only reflect people you most likely know, but to show the hidden sides of normalcy. Kepnes is a fantastic author, and I'm excited to see what else she brings to the table.
ejsaxton's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aliyahky's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
m560's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-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
3.5
Enjoyed this well enough after having watched the tv show. The best part of the book was the first quarter or so, near the middle it took a bit of a dive, but it did pick itself back up near the end.
I don't mind that they changed some things between the book and tv show. They were bigger changes, but still within the scope of the story/world.
Overall this book gives us an excellent peek into incel culture, obsession and the line between danger and arousal.
I don't mind that they changed some things between the book and tv show. They were bigger changes, but still within the scope of the story/world.
Overall this book gives us an excellent peek into incel culture, obsession and the line between danger and arousal.
usc_kel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
sourpatch409's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.0
I loved the TV show. The book dragged. I read this on and off over the course of a few years because I kept running into boring parts and then taking a break to read other books before coming back to it at a later date. It got kind of interesting toward the end. If you've seen season 1, then you already know everything that happens in this book. Not sure if I'll read the sequels...
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Stalking, Confinement, Death, and Violence