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atwood_montgomery's review
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
sriddle11's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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
1.0
stephanierachel's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
teganfreyja's review
5.0
Very enjoyable book. A true twisty mystery that keeps you guessing. I read 60% of the book in one afternoon and night, the day I started it, because the twists and turns didn't let up. I only wrenched myself away because it was nearly 1am and even then my brain kept me up thinking about everything that happened. I did dream of the three wives that night and that tells you how invested I was in the story because that rarely happens.
I can't speak to the LDS/Mormon side of things but it didn't *feel* like a stereotypical depiction of them but what do I know? A particular character helped with that and they also were the reader-surrogate into a world I know very little about.
I quite like the ending. After all the set up I thought I would be disappointed at the reveal but it really fit the whole vibe of the book. There were still puzzle pieces falling into place even at the end.
I recommend this book to any mystery story lover and anyone who has a passing interest in a Western-y and religious vibe to their mysteries. There are a few CWs potential readers should know about the book so I'll list them below.
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CWs for physical and mental abuse of children and adults, SA of minors, murder, incest, child death, drug use and recovery from addiction, cults, controlling behaviour, brainwashing, religious 'justification' for all CWs listed here except the drug use and recovery
I can't speak to the LDS/Mormon side of things but it didn't *feel* like a stereotypical depiction of them but what do I know? A particular character helped with that and they also were the reader-surrogate into a world I know very little about.
I quite like the ending. After all the set up I thought I would be disappointed at the reveal but it really fit the whole vibe of the book. There were still puzzle pieces falling into place even at the end.
I recommend this book to any mystery story lover and anyone who has a passing interest in a Western-y and religious vibe to their mysteries. There are a few CWs potential readers should know about the book so I'll list them below.
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CWs for physical and mental abuse of children and adults, SA of minors, murder, incest, child death, drug use and recovery from addiction, cults, controlling behaviour, brainwashing, religious 'justification' for all CWs listed here except the drug use and recovery
mieke_b's review against another edition
3.0
Echt goede plotwist , kon wel wat spannender lijk in hoofdstuk 100 Maja twas meer detective werk
kataanova's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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
5.0
sleepytimebooks's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
abookwormwithwine's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
4.0
After reading The Clinic, I knew I wanted to read all of Cate Quinn's novels, so I decided to go back and start with her debut under this pen name - Black Widows. I thought this was a great domestic thriller and I especially loved the tagline on the cover! I love reading books that involve cults, and while that is essentially just one character's backstory it added a certain something to the storyline and made it all the creepier. This is the first time I've read a book from the point of view of a polygamist's wives, and it was both unique and a little disturbing. I loved all of Tina's spunk and she was my favorite POV of the three.
One thing I was also a huge fan of was the audiobook, and people we have a full cast! Katherine Fenton, Stephanie Cannon & Jennifer Woodward narrated Rachel, Tina, and Emily's viewpoints (not necessarily in that order) and they each did an excellent job embodying their respective characters. Some parts of Black Widows are slower than others, and while I had a sneaky suspicion of something I didn't pinpoint the killer exactly. I think Quinn has homed in on her talent for domestic thrillers since this novel, but it was definitely nothing to sneeze at either. I love a good thriller, and this is a great one to pick up if you are in the mood for a longer but pacey read!
One thing I was also a huge fan of was the audiobook, and people we have a full cast! Katherine Fenton, Stephanie Cannon & Jennifer Woodward narrated Rachel, Tina, and Emily's viewpoints (not necessarily in that order) and they each did an excellent job embodying their respective characters. Some parts of Black Widows are slower than others, and while I had a sneaky suspicion of something I didn't pinpoint the killer exactly. I think Quinn has homed in on her talent for domestic thrillers since this novel, but it was definitely nothing to sneeze at either. I love a good thriller, and this is a great one to pick up if you are in the mood for a longer but pacey read!
nicolette_06's review
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
If you haven’t read mystery before, you could start with this. As an avid reader… it’s much too predictable. I knew the ending halfway through the book. Wasn’t as good as I’d hoped.