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kdelorey0702's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Child death and Pedophilia
Minor: Sexual assault
zandalee's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault
hereiskyra's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? N/A
4.0
Dang… it was definitely an unexpected turn of events there at the tail end of the story. Full marks for not being able to guess the twist or even have an inkling.
Honestly, I wouldn’t have guessed what the reveal was going to be in a million years.
Although, there was just something missing for me, this one was really enjoyable and even though I’d like it to have been a little more fast-paced, it wasn’t boring by any means.
I wasn’t a huge fan of any of the characters, which I think was the biggest downfall for me but the story made up for that fact.
Honestly, I wouldn’t have guessed what the reveal was going to be in a million years.
Although, there was just something missing for me, this one was really enjoyable and even though I’d like it to have been a little more fast-paced, it wasn’t boring by any means.
I wasn’t a huge fan of any of the characters, which I think was the biggest downfall for me but the story made up for that fact.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
nehaslibrary's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.0
I went into this book not really expecting anything, knowing it would be enjoyable after reading The Good Lie.
I loved how not a single clue was given for how everything would unfold and the structure of the book is great, especially for parallel storylines. The only thing that I didn’t like was how quickly the book was wrapped up after the main events occurred.
I loved how not a single clue was given for how everything would unfold and the structure of the book is great, especially for parallel storylines. The only thing that I didn’t like was how quickly the book was wrapped up after the main events occurred.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
isbn_reading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
beccas1982's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
xkwright's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Murder, and Abandonment
jo__reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
marik0n's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Okay people, it's official; I'm hooked.
In the spam of the last week I have read three A.R. Torre books and for a person who is working full time and doing a master's, that's a lot. Okay, I am getting off track here. Back to the review.
For the first 1/4 of the book I was really worried, because the protagonist -Helena- stoke me as a severely misanthropic and annoying character. Of course I was intrigued, but with these characters it's a hit or miss and the possibility of this book becoming really boing really quickly if it didn't pick up the pace was getting very real.
[Side note: I can excuse a variety of things. JUST TELL ME WHAT IS IT. Also, what's Helena's problem with smut?]
However, as my reading progressed, I understood how complicated of a character Helena is; she is a truly multidimensional character. Some of the aspects of her personality I understand, some annoy me and some others hit too close to home and I am afraid that we share them.
Somewhere around here, it should be noted that this book, much like Every Last Secret and The Good Lie had a lot of suspense and was truly a page turner. The only difference is that book actually caused me emotional pain at the end, to the point where I started crying. Due to the complexity of Helena's thoughts and the submerging we experience in her own thoughts and experiences it's pretty hard not to get moved by this book's ending.
Overall, it was another great book by A.R. Torre and my obsession is holding strong. I shall continue with the rest of her book. Thank God this woman writes A LOT.
As always, check the trigger warnings before reading this book. A brief list of trigger warnings; child abuse, pedophilia, violence, murder, cancer, death.
In the spam of the last week I have read three A.R. Torre books and for a person who is working full time and doing a master's, that's a lot. Okay, I am getting off track here. Back to the review.
For the first 1/4 of the book I was really worried, because the protagonist -Helena- stoke me as a severely misanthropic and annoying character. Of course I was intrigued, but with these characters it's a hit or miss and the possibility of this book becoming really boing really quickly if it didn't pick up the pace was getting very real.
[Side note: I can excuse a variety of things. JUST TELL ME WHAT IS IT. Also, what's Helena's problem with smut?]
However, as my reading progressed, I understood how complicated of a character Helena is; she is a truly multidimensional character. Some of the aspects of her personality I understand, some annoy me and some others hit too close to home and I am afraid that we share them.
Somewhere around here, it should be noted that this book, much like Every Last Secret and The Good Lie had a lot of suspense and was truly a page turner. The only difference is that book actually caused me emotional pain at the end, to the point where I started crying. Due to the complexity of Helena's thoughts and the submerging we experience in her own thoughts and experiences it's pretty hard not to get moved by this book's ending.
Overall, it was another great book by A.R. Torre and my obsession is holding strong. I shall continue with the rest of her book. Thank God this woman writes A LOT.
As always, check the trigger warnings before reading this book. A brief list of trigger warnings; child abuse, pedophilia, violence, murder, cancer, death.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, and Murder
carleyanneh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, and Murder
Minor: Infidelity