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averys_bookshelf's Reviews (58)
slow-paced
I was intrigued by the concept of this book, but I found it a bit slow and boring. I would recommend A Man Called Ove or The Wedding People if you’re looking for a book with a similar message.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
I really wanted to love this book. But it just totally fell flat. I was so intrigued by the concept of a murder mystery in a hospital with a nurse ethicist, but the book was slow paced and I just felt bored reading it. The characters didn’t really have much “character,” and there were two unrelated story lines going on that just seemed random. I wanted to like the main character but she really just seemed preoccupied with whether or not she was technically a “detective.” Also, the protagonist is supposed to be a nurse ethicist but seems to think murder can be excused if someone has past trauma and that prostitution is fine. The author did so much “telling” and barely any “showing,” which I think is why I had no attachment to the characters and was super bored. There was a lot of explanation of Thai culture but clearly from an American author, and most of the Thai culture that was explained was just about food… I finished the book because I already owned this one and the sequel, but I’m not sure if I’ll even read the second one. Very disappointing :(
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
I read this book in 24 hrs - it was definitely addicting and I could not put it down! McFadden had me fooled and I did not guess the ending at all. The reason I'm not rating it higher is because I think there were a few plot holes/things that don't add up when you really analyze the book as a whole knowing what happens in the end. There were also a few typos but that didn't bother me too much. Overall, I don't think the plot/characters were as airtight as other thrillers I've read, but the story totally kept me engaged and I had a great time reading it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Stalking, Murder
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Genocide, Violence, Antisemitism, Murder, War
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
An emotional reflection on the elusiveness and beauty of life💕
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death of parent
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Murder, Alcohol
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
Strong character development:
Yes
Overall I really enjoyed this book and I couldn’t put it down! I did notice multiple grammar errors though which was interesting. It didn’t take away from the book as a whole though! It was a bit darker than I expected but ended in a good place.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing