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A review by energyrae
They Did Bad Things by Lauren A. Forry
3.0
I’m a huge fan of alternate timelines that eventually weave together to make a complete picture. That didn’t really happen here. The execution was through multiple time frames and multiple points of view. When well-executed, this approach can make for a fast-paced read that’s impossible to put down. Instead, it made the book slow and repetitive.
I’m not a fan of taglines on books. I’ve found that whenever a title has a tagline, I won’t love the book. I didn’t check with this one before I downloaded it and I wish I would have. I only started reading thrillers last year, but what I’ve come to expect is an edge of your seat, “must keep flipping pages to see what happens” feeling. Especially when “thriller” is the tagline. It was a chore turning pages because the pacing and storyline were slow.
I looked at some other reviews because I wanted to see if this book was as hard for others as it was for me. Many people liked this book, so it will be hit or miss for some readers. Overall, it fell flat and just wasn’t for me.
I’m not a fan of taglines on books. I’ve found that whenever a title has a tagline, I won’t love the book. I didn’t check with this one before I downloaded it and I wish I would have. I only started reading thrillers last year, but what I’ve come to expect is an edge of your seat, “must keep flipping pages to see what happens” feeling. Especially when “thriller” is the tagline. It was a chore turning pages because the pacing and storyline were slow.
I looked at some other reviews because I wanted to see if this book was as hard for others as it was for me. Many people liked this book, so it will be hit or miss for some readers. Overall, it fell flat and just wasn’t for me.