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stewartj0421's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really enjoyed the plot of the story, and this is what kept me going to the end. I wasn’t a fan of the way many of the characters were written, and I often felt that they had strange reactions to things. For example, I think Daisy is a terrible friend to Alice throughout the book, despite them supposedly being lifelong friends.
There are also many loose threads that either don’t get wrapped up, or get explained away right at the end rather than the audience actually getting to “see” the resolution. Alice’s familiar issues are a prime example of the author telling rather than showing.
I didn’t predict the ending at all, which was wonderful. I ultimately do not regret reading the book, but I wish many things about it were different so that it could have been a more enjoyable read.
There are also many loose threads that either don’t get wrapped up, or get explained away right at the end rather than the audience actually getting to “see” the resolution. Alice’s familiar issues are a prime example of the author telling rather than showing.
I didn’t predict the ending at all, which was wonderful. I ultimately do not regret reading the book, but I wish many things about it were different so that it could have been a more enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Stalking
heartofhorrors's review
mysterious
fast-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
abbieglenn's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
oh my gosh, this book was too good! I started this book by listening to it as an audiobook yesterday and could not stop listening. The question of trying to figure out what happened keeps you engaged the whole time. I really enjoyed that it went back and forth from past to present. I also really did not suspect some of the plot twists that come in and how just went I thought one thing another twist happened. It was great, I’m only not giving this 5 because I want to reread it by fully reading it not just partially audio and partially reading. Would definitely recommend if you want an addicting, psychological thriller!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Blood, Stalking, and Gaslighting