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A review by kes_kat
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
1.5
This felt like more of a mystery than a thriller. <Spoiler>the book starts off with our main character, Nora in the hospital trying to remember everything that happened in order, "starting at the beginning".<Spoiler> it wasn't very thrilling, in my opinion.
The part that bothered me the most is that all the characters acted like they were still in highschool. They all felt very immature for people who were supposed to be in their mid-to-late 20s.
The plot twists and drama didn't do it for me. There was one part that had that classic thriller feel to it, but the rest felt dull to me.
The part that bothered me the most is that all the characters acted like they were still in highschool. They all felt very immature for people who were supposed to be in their mid-to-late 20s.
The plot twists and drama didn't do it for me. There was one part that had that classic thriller feel to it, but the rest felt dull to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, and Death
Moderate: Drug use and Murder
Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, Vomit, and Suicide attempt