sandrareilly513's review against another edition
3.0
The premise is intriguing and the sole reason I purchased this book. "Imagine if the next thriller you read was all about you." The main character, Catherine, finds a book in her house that she can't remember ever purchasing. Once she begins reading it, she realizes that the story sounds all too familiar -- and she has the starring role. To make matters worse, she's not the only person reading about her long-kept secrets...
So much potential with this plot, but it all fizzles out by the end. What begins with hints of murder and betrayal ends with miscommunication and self-absorption. The twists were interesting, however the story is a slow descent from about a third of the way through instead of a rise to a suspenseful climax. This mystery is really just a look at how we can fool ourselves by twisting lies until they become something we feel fits our version of truth and the consequences of believing in them.
So much potential with this plot, but it all fizzles out by the end. What begins with hints of murder and betrayal ends with miscommunication and self-absorption. The twists were interesting, however the story is a slow descent from about a third of the way through instead of a rise to a suspenseful climax. This mystery is really just a look at how we can fool ourselves by twisting lies until they become something we feel fits our version of truth and the consequences of believing in them.
accioemilia's review against another edition
2.0
This was boring and still trying way too hard to grab readers' attention.
hnwilliams13's review against another edition
4.0
Really cool twists! I listened to the audiobook and I think that made me like/care for the characters more than I might have if I'd just read it. 4 & 1/2 Stars
burdiejaclaroo's review against another edition
3.0
On the one hand, I truly couldn’t put this book down. I couldn’t wait to finish it and see how everything wrapped up. On the other hand, it bummed me out so hard. I feel really sad and I would have a hard time recommending it to someone because I wouldn’t want them to feel bummed out too.
readingwithhippos's review against another edition
4.0
I had such a hard time putting Disclaimer down, it might as well have been glued to my hands. Catherine Ravenscroft, a middle-aged mom and wife, starts reading a book from the pile on her nightstand, with the slow-dawning realization that the book is about her. Specifically, an event in her past she has kept secret for years. Now, someone is taunting her with the story, threatening to upend her marriage, her career—everything she's worked so hard to build.
I thought I knew where the book was going, and I was a little uncomfortable with how close it came to slut-shaming territory—but, trying not to be too spoilery here, my predictions were wrong. Disclaimer analyzes how our perception of the truth and the truth itself don’t always line up, and how secrets have a way of festering over the years if they’re tamped down under a layer of shame.
More book recommendations by me at www.readingwithhippos.com
I thought I knew where the book was going, and I was a little uncomfortable with how close it came to slut-shaming territory—but, trying not to be too spoilery here, my predictions were wrong. Disclaimer analyzes how our perception of the truth and the truth itself don’t always line up, and how secrets have a way of festering over the years if they’re tamped down under a layer of shame.
More book recommendations by me at www.readingwithhippos.com
isabellariggs's review against another edition
4.0
This book was written very well. As a reader I was some on what was happening and then all of a sudden everything I thought was wrong. The story shifted entirely in the last 75 pages. It was written very well. The content I was iffy on the entire way through. Not my general genre but the writing made it worth it.
justdavid3113's review against another edition
4.0
If you pick up this book expecting a chapter by chapter expose of this woman's horrid mistake, a book that reveals secrets with each chapter, then you will be disappointed.
But, this book is still excellent. You just need to go in without the above expectation. The 'secret' is very clever. The way in which it unfolds is skilful on the part of author. The development of the two principal characters is very well executed and your allegiances move as the story does.
Ultimately this book was very satisfying and would definitely recommend.
But, this book is still excellent. You just need to go in without the above expectation. The 'secret' is very clever. The way in which it unfolds is skilful on the part of author. The development of the two principal characters is very well executed and your allegiances move as the story does.
Ultimately this book was very satisfying and would definitely recommend.
chellski's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I hated everyone