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A review by pamshenanigans
The Obsession by Jesse Q. Sutanto
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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"I'd escaped from one maniac only to run straight into another."
- The Obsession was both predictable and unpredictable in the sense that there are SO MANY routes that the book could've gone to.
- The depiction of obsession was great and was nuanced. Jesse Q. Sutanto easily switched to the two distinguishable POVs. Nuanced in a way that the character was aware of his unhealthy fantasy and dangerous obsession, yet can't seem to just give it up.
- For the two POVs, the characters are each dealing with their own monsters that are meant to break them both, and only one of them can survive.
- Writing is great! It was fast-paced yet still managed to bring out the different layers to the characters
- Plot may be predictable to some but I really enjoyed the ride!
- I wasn't expecting it but I'm also lowkey interested to read the sequel (found out when I finished the book!) because who would it focus on? Dee's life in college?
Trigger/Content Warnings: stalking, physical abuse, mental abuse, gaslighting, murder, drugging, racial slur, suicide attempt, blackmailing, erotomania, delusional disorder
"I'd escaped from one maniac only to run straight into another."
- The Obsession was both predictable and unpredictable in the sense that there are SO MANY routes that the book could've gone to.
- The depiction of obsession was great and was nuanced. Jesse Q. Sutanto easily switched to the two distinguishable POVs. Nuanced in a way that the character was aware of his unhealthy fantasy and dangerous obsession, yet can't seem to just give it up.
- For the two POVs, the characters are each dealing with their own monsters that are meant to break them both, and only one of them can survive.
- Writing is great! It was fast-paced yet still managed to bring out the different layers to the characters
- Plot may be predictable to some but I really enjoyed the ride!
- I wasn't expecting it but I'm also lowkey interested to read the sequel (found out when I finished the book!) because who would it focus on? Dee's life in college?
Trigger/Content Warnings: stalking, physical abuse, mental abuse, gaslighting, murder, drugging, racial slur, suicide attempt, blackmailing, erotomania, delusional disorder
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Racial slurs, Suicide, and Suicide attempt