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journeywithrosie 's review for:
The Only One Left
by Riley Sager
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was my first Sager book, and I ate it up. The first 40 pages or so are a bit slow, but it picks up after that and becomes a total whirlwind.
The chapters are short and there were so many revelations and twists throughout that it was so easy to keep reading. I loved the gothic vibes, the paranormal implications, the setting, and all of the characters. Even though the FMC at times made some bad decisions, I was still routing for her.
I have one plot point that doesn’t make sense to me that I can’t go into without spoilers. But it’s bugging me! For that reason and the slowness of the start I reduced the rating.
Above all, the ending was so satisfying and unexpected. I was able to guess a few aspects of it, but not nearly everything.
I don't know if I will go back and read Sager's backlog since it seems like his past books are different from this one, but I would be curious to check out his future publications.
The chapters are short and there were so many revelations and twists throughout that it was so easy to keep reading. I loved the gothic vibes, the paranormal implications, the setting, and all of the characters. Even though the FMC at times made some bad decisions, I was still routing for her.
I have one plot point that doesn’t make sense to me that I can’t go into without spoilers. But it’s bugging me! For that reason and the slowness of the start I reduced the rating.
Above all, the ending was so satisfying and unexpected. I was able to guess a few aspects of it, but not nearly everything.
I don't know if I will go back and read Sager's backlog since it seems like his past books are different from this one, but I would be curious to check out his future publications.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Cancer, Drug use, Infidelity