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lpdx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Infidelity, Torture, and Excrement
georgie_kc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Vomit
beccatakesnotes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Death, Violence, Vomit, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual assault
navayiota's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Excrement, Vomit, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol
emilynied's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I also thought that there was some pretty well thought out character development. Elle puts herself right into these cases, and I think at first you think of her as one of those true crime junkies that brings light to cases (but always ends up inserting themself into the narrative). BUT, in a huge plot twist, you come to understand why, for this case in particular. I didn't see it coming at all (which I feel like I should have...) but that was definitely a game changer.
The shifts between podcast narration and real life kept me on my toes and it was pretty well written. I didn't love the inclusion of
Graphic: Child death, Death, Vomit, Kidnapping, and Murder
o_w_e_n's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Grief
Minor: Infertility and Infidelity
julsaz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Vomit, and Murder
dorsetreader'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder
liormaleficent's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
shelightsupwell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Infertility, Excrement, Vomit, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail