A review by mynameisrebecca
As Good as Dead by Elizabeth Evans

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

This book takes your classic psychological thriller tropes, tosses them all into the pot, and then never lets it come to a simmer. There's moments of promise and interest, but nothing ever comes together to create a cohesive story or enjoyable cast of characters. I was left wondering when the plot would come to a peak and it never did, overall, the book uses language beautifully but falls flat in creating any consistency or interest. It's jumpy, broken, and confusing.
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