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snoopyfanclub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Forced institutionalization
sapphicpenguin's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Suicide
Minor: Cancer, Eating disorder, Incest, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
seawarrior's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The main merit of this book is how easily it held my interest. I checked it out from the library planning to read it over several days, and ended up finishing it in a matter of hours. Unfortunately I felt that the twists in the plot were somewhat predictable, and I don't say that lightly, as I actively try not to predict the answer to mysteries as I'm reading them. This led to an anticlimatic end in my experience, made all the more unsatisfying by my mild investment in the characters. As much as I wanted to love these stubborn, surviving women, they felt a little too much like flat, paperdoll people to spark my investment or pathos.
Though I have more harsh notes on this book than positive ones, I don't feel that it's altogether terrible and I don't regret reading it. The writing isn't excellent, but it's entertaining nonetheless and I would still recommend it to others looking for an engaging thriller to read.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Sexual harassment
Minor: Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Terminal illness, and Police brutality
carisamarie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol