A review by chris_reads
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.75

Entertaining, if a bit predictable. The lead feels willfully ignorant. 2.75 ✰ 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, Death, Gun violence, and Medical content

Moderate: Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, and Alcohol

Minor: Abortion, Drug use, Outing, Suicide attempt, and Adult/minor relationship