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janin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Stalking and Murder
Minor: Child death, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, and Car accident
stilladyj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
jesikakaley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Infertility, Vomit, Stalking, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Self harm
allisonsmith120's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Infertility, Mental illness, Vomit, and Car accident
lifeofchrstnlvly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Despite these contradictions, I have to admit that I ultimately found the book to be quite good. The author's ability to draw me in and make me genuinely think and feel showed skillful storytelling. Instead of being frustratingly clueless which is a cliche in most mystery/thriller books, the main character, Emma, was portrayed as a thoughtful and intelligent protagonist, even when her actions seemed questionable at times.
There were even moments that I couldn't help but find a bit humorous, particularly when the different points of view clashed in a somewhat comical way. For instance, there was a part where
Overall, I think I would recommend this book. Its outlandish nature is what gives it its charm, and while you might have a sense of who the killer is, the real mystery lies in how events will unfold.
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
orizenda's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death and Infertility
judassilver's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Vomit, Stalking, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Suicide, and Mass/school shootings
jess_fv'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? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child death, and Infertility
erinmichele_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Eating disorder
The doglouanimal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Child death and Car accident
Minor: Infertility