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A review by welllovedspines
Missing Molly by Natalie Barelli
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
TL;DR: I may have enjoyed the plot in a different format (TV show, movie, or podcast). It didn't work for me as a book, the twists were predicable, and the denouement was just really unsatisfying.
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REVIEW:
I've come to accept that while I love thrillers as a genre, I don't always love books that fall under this category. I'm rather picky about my thrillers, and some just feel more suited to a different medium than a book. This was definitely one of those instances for me.
I listened to the audiobook so that helped some, because I'm sure I would have DNF'ed this if I read it physically.
I just felt like the story was a bit convoluted at parts, but that the overall reveal was something that could have been seen from a mile away. I even predicted the different red herrings the author threw at us. I want to be left guessing and end up surprised when I read a thriller.
While it wasn't the worst thing I've read, or even the worst thriller out there, it just didn't work for me. The only lasting impression it left was that I felt unsatisfied after finishing it.
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REVIEW:
I've come to accept that while I love thrillers as a genre, I don't always love books that fall under this category. I'm rather picky about my thrillers, and some just feel more suited to a different medium than a book. This was definitely one of those instances for me.
I listened to the audiobook so that helped some, because I'm sure I would have DNF'ed this if I read it physically.
I just felt like the story was a bit convoluted at parts, but that the overall reveal was something that could have been seen from a mile away. I even predicted the different red herrings the author threw at us. I want to be left guessing and end up surprised when I read a thriller.
While it wasn't the worst thing I've read, or even the worst thriller out there, it just didn't work for me. The only lasting impression it left was that I felt unsatisfied after finishing it.