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fictionalnicole 's review for:
This Book Will Bury Me
by Ashley Winstead
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow, where do I even start? This book is a slow-burn thriller that’s gritty, unsettling, and so uniquely Winstead. Inspired by the University of Idaho murders, it blurs the line between art and real tragedy, making it both captivating and uncomfortable at times.
The story follows Janeway, a grieving daughter who dives into an online sleuthing community after her father’s death, only to get pulled into a chilling murder case on a college campus. The short chapters and darkly funny footnotes kept me hooked, but I couldn’t help wishing for more depth to Janeway herself. Still, the raw portrayal of grief—messy, consuming, and frustrating—felt so real.
The story follows Janeway, a grieving daughter who dives into an online sleuthing community after her father’s death, only to get pulled into a chilling murder case on a college campus. The short chapters and darkly funny footnotes kept me hooked, but I couldn’t help wishing for more depth to Janeway herself. Still, the raw portrayal of grief—messy, consuming, and frustrating—felt so real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent