Reviews tagging 'Stalking'

The Skeleton Key by Erin Kelly

20 reviews

my_a's review against another edition

dark tense 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Abandonment

laurajordensharris's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic

hopeadinfinitum's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Superbly intricate and unexpected, the plot just kept unravelling. I listened to the audiobook in one sitting whilst doing a jigsaw and I did have to rewind a few bits as it was a little convoluted at times, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and stayed up late to finish it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Infidelity

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Stalking, and Death of parent

Minor: Suicide and Abortion

katieb1034's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Stalking

arachan's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A bleak little tale with no heroes and a lot of generational dysfunction 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

tamara_joy's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, and Murder

Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Rape, Suicide, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

saffyofthecakes's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Suicide, Violence, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, and Gaslighting

chandrayisaacson's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense slow-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? No

5.0

Slow start but a really interesting premise. I saw one plot twist coming but then there were more that took me by surprise. Interesting ending, I liked it a lot.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Addiction and Drug abuse

dorsetreader's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

kgeogheghan's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

4.0

This is a fascinating and gripping tale of a treasure hunt book that became a worldwide sensation. The story spans from the creation of the book to the fifty year anniversary, and follows two best friends, their lives and intertwined families, and the repercussions their 'competitive nature' has on the people around them. 

The characters and relationships are complex and compelling. The reveals are well laid and paced, making a book that's difficult to put down. Overall, it's a great mystery novel that I highly recommend. 

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Stalking

Minor: Drug use, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Abortion