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sbrown1868's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, and Murder
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
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
hapalyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, Blood, and Stalking
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Animal cruelty, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
lexithelion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Grief
kyannabrown's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Child death
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
missgrangerr'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
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
emviolet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
“His mouth is a small and dirty-looking orifice, as puckered as an asshole.”
and that’s NOT in one of the “amateur writer” sections 🙃
Graphic: Violence and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death and Infertility
braxtond08'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Minor: Infertility
rafiniert's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death and Sexism
Minor: Grief, Mass/school shootings, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis