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theinstabookworm's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
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
3.75
I was looking for an audiobook through the Libby app and came across this one. Though it's called a thriller when you Google it, it's actually domestic fiction. The drama and lives of the privileged and rich is entertaining to read about. It felt like I was watching a reality TV show. Although I've never watched Real Housewives, this book is what I imagine that franchise to be. So, I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys those types of shows and is looking for a summer book along those lines. There are tons of unlikeable characters. The unaliving is mentioned at the beginning, but it doesn't happen until the last few chapters of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Cancer, Death of parent, Racism, and Drug use
kjcrary's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Note: you must read the epilogue and prologue in order to complete the story (then why not just make them part of the story?)
This story can best be summed up as: “Rich horrible people do horrible things to each other with next to no resolution on the plot.” Very fun to read (crazy to think that some people actually live like this), but a super disappointing ending.
This story can best be summed up as: “Rich horrible people do horrible things to each other with next to no resolution on the plot.” Very fun to read (crazy to think that some people actually live like this), but a super disappointing ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Death, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Murder
Minor: Drug use, Suicide, and Infertility
saliwali's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Classism, Cursing, and Mental illness
Minor: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Death of parent
iamchloels's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Roller-stinking-coaster. I loved every petty filled moment. It was special to see a book that focused on the flaws of the characters, and somehow that made them MORE loveable - if possible.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Cursing, Bullying, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Drug use, Suicide, Murder, and Mental illness
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