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A review by mimie7ea4
Swerve by Vicki Pettersson
3.0
I was right all along.
The boyfriend was behind it. Strangely though, figuring that out early on didn't ruin the whole story for me, but it might for people who enjoy thrillers/mysteries. Since I'm not a fan of the genre, foiling the ending had no effect on me.
I'm usually not good at guessing plots. I mean, I don't try to figure them out or stay one step ahead of the main characters, but figuring out this plot was just a matter of simple deduction. Also, the back of the book gave away more than it entices. After reading that much, it's difficult not to have an inkling who the killer might be. Then when the games began, it became too obvious that only her boyfriend could be behind it all.
What we have here are two principle characters and a deadly game of chase across the desert, a game that hits too close to home for the main character, which can only mean someone very close to her is behind it. But there are only two characters of any importance, so if it's not the MC... of course it's the boyfriend.
Yay me. Patting myself on the back, heh.
Honestly though, I take no pleasure in foiling the plot of this book. As a matter of fact, I wish I hadn't figured it out because the writing is pretty good for a slasher thriller--very tense, very atmospheric.
But now I don't know how to rate in terms of stars because this could very well be a thrilling read for fans of the genre and fans of slasher films, and in the right mood, it could easily be a hit. The person who recommended it to me said he stayed up all night to get to the end and found it satisfying--exhausting but satisfying. It's definitely a page-turner, however not once during the read did I care about the main character or her dire situation or her missing boyfriend. I just wanted to get to end to see if I was right.
But like I said, the writing is good--fast-paced and very easy to get sucked into. The hours just fly by once you open the book. There were several times I couldn't turn the page fast enough and wished my commute was longer so I could get one more chapter in.
Despite the desert setting and vivid descriptions of broiling heat, I found this book to be a rather good winter read. Recommended for dark gloomy days when you're snowed in and don't feel like doing anything other than sit by a fire.
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On page 38 but I'm gonna call it now.
The boyfriend did it. Because it's usually the boyfriend/fiancé/husband. Not just a trope but a fact.
Also, there are only two principle characters in this book. So if it's not the main character Kristine, then it's gotta be the boyfriend Daniel.
Also also, all these trials/games seem extremely personal as if they're tailor-made for Kristine's deepest darkest fears. Who knows her more than the person she's most intimate with? That's why it's the boyfriend.
Also for the 3rd time, the fact that he's a surgeon is a huge red flag in this genre.
I'm usually not good at guessing plots. I mean, I don't try to figure them out or stay one step ahead of the main characters, but figuring out this plot was just a matter of simple deduction. Also, the back of the book gave away more than it entices. After reading that much, it's difficult not to have an inkling who the killer might be. Then when the games began, it became too obvious that only her boyfriend could be behind it all.
What we have here are two principle characters and a deadly game of chase across the desert, a game that hits too close to home for the main character, which can only mean someone very close to her is behind it. But there are only two characters of any importance, so if it's not the MC... of course it's the boyfriend.
Yay me. Patting myself on the back, heh.
Honestly though, I take no pleasure in foiling the plot of this book. As a matter of fact, I wish I hadn't figured it out because the writing is pretty good for a slasher thriller--very tense, very atmospheric.
But now I don't know how to rate in terms of stars because this could very well be a thrilling read for fans of the genre and fans of slasher films, and in the right mood, it could easily be a hit. The person who recommended it to me said he stayed up all night to get to the end and found it satisfying--exhausting but satisfying. It's definitely a page-turner, however not once during the read did I care about the main character or her dire situation or her missing boyfriend. I just wanted to get to end to see if I was right.
But like I said, the writing is good--fast-paced and very easy to get sucked into. The hours just fly by once you open the book. There were several times I couldn't turn the page fast enough and wished my commute was longer so I could get one more chapter in.
Despite the desert setting and vivid descriptions of broiling heat, I found this book to be a rather good winter read. Recommended for dark gloomy days when you're snowed in and don't feel like doing anything other than sit by a fire.
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On page 38 but I'm gonna call it now.
Also, there are only two principle characters in this book. So if it's not the main character Kristine, then it's gotta be the boyfriend Daniel.
Also also, all these trials/games seem extremely personal as if they're tailor-made for Kristine's deepest darkest fears. Who knows her more than the person she's most intimate with? That's why it's the boyfriend.
Also for the 3rd time, the fact that he's a surgeon is a huge red flag in this genre.