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maegani's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism
thatsssorachael's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Abandonment
bobinsbooknook's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
This book was a harrowing depiction of post-natal depression and was not what I had initially expected. There are are multiple POVs which at times felt a little disjointed but overall focuses on the core 3 characters.
It is far from a light read in terms of context and enjoyed how the tense a lot of the scenes/chapters felt.
The book takes a handful of twists and turns which I didn’t predict which was a nice surprise although the end resolve felt a little flat.
It is far from a light read in terms of context and enjoyed how the tense a lot of the scenes/chapters felt.
The book takes a handful of twists and turns which I didn’t predict which was a nice surprise although the end resolve felt a little flat.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Mental illness
effy's review against another edition
3.75
I picked this book up after absolutely adoring the Netflix adaption of one of the author's other books, Anatomy of a Scandal.
I really enjoyed what this book brought to the table as what was an initially open and shut case of child abuse very quickly unravelled into something a whole lot more complex. I am not sure if this book is technically categorised as a domestic thriller but the label seems accurate as we are very closely following this group of friends as they navigate familial and interpersonal drama.
I definitely didn't slightly predict the resolution of the story, especially as there was a final devastating twist - which made me gasp out loud and filled me with anger - that came after it seemed that everything had been revealed and the book was just dealing with the fallout of the events.
This was such an enjoyable ride and I definitely want to read more of this author's work.
I really enjoyed what this book brought to the table as what was an initially open and shut case of child abuse very quickly unravelled into something a whole lot more complex. I am not sure if this book is technically categorised as a domestic thriller but the label seems accurate as we are very closely following this group of friends as they navigate familial and interpersonal drama.
I definitely didn't slightly predict the resolution of the story, especially as there was a final devastating twist - which made me gasp out loud and filled me with anger - that came after it seemed that everything had been revealed and the book was just dealing with the fallout of the events.
This was such an enjoyable ride and I definitely want to read more of this author's work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Pregnancy, Murder, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Death of parent
bookwormandtheatremouse's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? N/A
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness
lgiacone's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I found this both predictable AND outlandish. I struggled through the middle/end of this one because it just felt so drawn out - each day was so full of character thoughts, and not in an engaging way. So many different threads woven throughout that weren’t necessary. 2.5 ⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Mental illness
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