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hazelgirl21's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Gun violence
brooklynjane's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I want to start off by saying that this is a fantastic premise, and totally unique. I really loved the layout of the book, especially because I was gripped by story even though we know what happened from the prologue. I think that's great.
However, I was incredibly disappointed in the writing. I found it dry and dull. I think if I turned in this writing during my uni degree I would have received a C, which isn't bad, but you wouldn't think it was publishing-worthy either. There was a lot of telling and very little showing. I ended up finishing the book only because I skimmed it, otherwise I thought about DNF'ing early on.
However, I was incredibly disappointed in the writing. I found it dry and dull. I think if I turned in this writing during my uni degree I would have received a C, which isn't bad, but you wouldn't think it was publishing-worthy either. There was a lot of telling and very little showing. I ended up finishing the book only because I skimmed it, otherwise I thought about DNF'ing early on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Gaslighting, and Murder
zeevee93's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
If you’re looking for a thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. This isn’t it.
But if you want a thriller that gives you all the answers by the middle of the book, then raises just as many questions, with a strong focus on character development and different reactions to tragedy and trauma this is definitely the book for you.
I find this book hard to compare to anything I’ve read before because it’s just so different to anything else. And different in a way that really works.
Major trigger warnings needed especially for anyone that has been personally affected by domestic violence proceed with caution. I struggled with the first chapter in particular but after that I was okay.
But if you want a thriller that gives you all the answers by the middle of the book, then raises just as many questions, with a strong focus on character development and different reactions to tragedy and trauma this is definitely the book for you.
I find this book hard to compare to anything I’ve read before because it’s just so different to anything else. And different in a way that really works.
Major trigger warnings needed especially for anyone that has been personally affected by domestic violence proceed with caution. I struggled with the first chapter in particular but after that I was okay.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Murder
madlain's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Grief, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Minor: Infidelity and Misogyny
wimzie's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Murder
elissas_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Excellent suspense novel - the propulsive writing and fast pace pulled me in right away. It was an engaging approach to tell the story from multiple perspectives and the end surprised me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death
ashhh_leyyy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Great audiobook. Each character having a different voice actor. Great it was shown from all the different points of views and the different perspectives.
So similar to Gabbie Petito’s case it made me angry all over again.
So similar to Gabbie Petito’s case it made me angry all over again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Murder
whitneyfoster's review against another edition
dark
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? N/A
3.5
This book was interesting enough to keep me reading, but it’s almost a play by play of the Gabby Petito case. I was waiting for some surprise twist, but it never came. The characters were all pretty unlikable, but the ending was somewhat satisfying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder
earth2shari's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
Excellent missing person/who-done-it told from different perspectives with sub-themes such as entitlement, tragedy in the time of social media misinformation, and choices.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Adult/minor relationship
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
What Happened to Nina? is somewhat of a misnomer because the reader finds out right at the start of the novel what happened to her. The novel really pivots around two main threads. The first is that of her family and their desperate search to find her and then to seek justice. The second relates to Simon, her boyfriend, and his family. As the last person to see her alive, he is clearly a person of interest, and his wealthy influential parents are very invested in protecting his reputation and theirs. The way they use their privilege to slow the investigation and to spread misinformation online was totally rage inducing. I enjoyed seeing this story unfold through a variety of perspectives. It certainly made me think about what I'd do if I were either set of parents. While I may understand their motives, I'd like to hope my actions wouldn't mirror theirs. I also enjoyed what McTiernan has to say about privilege, social media, and justice. It's not new nor revolutionary, but it's an important message that can't be repeated too often.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse