A review by siobhanward
When the Lights Go Out by Mary Kubica

mysterious medium-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

2.0

 Normally, I'll bump my rating up when a thriller has a twist that catches me totally off-guard. However, Kubica went with the worst cop-out twist ever, so unfortunately I had to drop my rating, because even though I didn't see it coming, it was kind of on-par with "actually Jessie is a space alien and that's why she doesn't have an SSN." So much reading for nothing. It gets two stars for at least not being outright offensive (and I'm in a good mood I guess). But man, what this a disappointment. 
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