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A review by biblio_jordyn
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
What could have been better?
There were parts that were super slow and the book felt pretty predictable. Also I feel like sometimes there were triggers for triggers sake?
What I enjoyed?
I came in with pretty low expectations because I HATED Girl on The Train so this was better for me than that.
BUT after I got about halfway I thought it was faster paced and got more entertaining. I think, while a bit predictable at times and very triggering, the book developed well and had some suspense that I enjoyed. Also the multiple POVs helped keep my interest.
I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews about this book but I fall somewhere in the middle! Overall, it was entertaining but not the best thriller I’ve ever read.
There were parts that were super slow and the book felt pretty predictable. Also I feel like sometimes there were triggers for triggers sake?
What I enjoyed?
I came in with pretty low expectations because I HATED Girl on The Train so this was better for me than that.
BUT after I got about halfway I thought it was faster paced and got more entertaining. I think, while a bit predictable at times and very triggering, the book developed well and had some suspense that I enjoyed. Also the multiple POVs helped keep my interest.
I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews about this book but I fall somewhere in the middle! Overall, it was entertaining but not the best thriller I’ve ever read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Self harm, Medical trauma, Child death, and Animal death