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emilycharlotte87's review
4.0
Got it on my kindle for 99p so I was expecting to hate it, I couldn't be more wrong!
Was really good, I kind of guessed the killer but not the story around it. Was really gripping towards the end too and I couldn't put it down.
Was really good, I kind of guessed the killer but not the story around it. Was really gripping towards the end too and I couldn't put it down.
dani_thebookdragon's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
scythefranz's review
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
Between After Anna and Killing Kate, I like the former better. I think I was more hooked with After Anna than this book. But, Killing Kate was a decent read overall.
It was a mystery/thriller but it loses its mystery immediately when it became obvious who is the killer on the get go. The author's diversion is succesful enough, however, to question yourself of your guess. But, it was a triumph in the end. The thriller part was sustained especially on the latter part of the novel.
What I really appreciate in this book is the back story of the killer and when it all started. The story of his past, through Kate's point-of-view, of how and why it all ends there. It's one of the major points of this book. Also, the murder pattern/process of the killer is a good one. I find it clever and disturbing.
It gets logged down on the middle part, though, but eventually picks up as the twists are being revealed one-by-one. The author genuinely adds up action and tension as the book closes to its end.
Between After Anna and Killing Kate, I like the former better. I think I was more hooked with After Anna than this book. But, Killing Kate was a decent read overall.
It was a mystery/thriller but it loses its mystery immediately when it became obvious who is the killer on the get go. The author's diversion is succesful enough, however, to question yourself of your guess. But, it was a triumph in the end. The thriller part was sustained especially on the latter part of the novel.
What I really appreciate in this book is the back story of the killer and when it all started. The story of his past, through Kate's point-of-view, of how and why it all ends there. It's one of the major points of this book. Also, the murder pattern/process of the killer is a good one. I find it clever and disturbing.
It gets logged down on the middle part, though, but eventually picks up as the twists are being revealed one-by-one. The author genuinely adds up action and tension as the book closes to its end.
chaotickylee's review
3.0
Good concept but did an editor ever go over this book? There were 5 major mistakes that I found. Everything from grammar and spelling to having something be quoted from a character that wasn't even in the book speaking let alone the scene. The first 1/3 is also incredibly boring. 3 stars is for the last 1/4 not making me want to add to my DNF pile.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
1.0
RATING: 1/2 STAR
2018; Harper/HarperCollins
(Review Not on Blog)
This is my second "suspense" novel by Alex Lake and I think I am now finished with Lake. I find that his mysteries are way too easy to figure out, and there is no suspense in his psychological thrillers. I may be in the minority regarding this book as it has a 3.9 rating on Goodreads. It just wasn't my cup of tea.
***I received an eARC from EDELWEISS***
2018; Harper/HarperCollins
(Review Not on Blog)
This is my second "suspense" novel by Alex Lake and I think I am now finished with Lake. I find that his mysteries are way too easy to figure out, and there is no suspense in his psychological thrillers. I may be in the minority regarding this book as it has a 3.9 rating on Goodreads. It just wasn't my cup of tea.
***I received an eARC from EDELWEISS***
pages_of_devin's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Torture
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Suicidal thoughts