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If You Tell by Gregg Olsen

43 reviews

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5.0


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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

4.25

Can be triggering for some

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dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

4.0


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challenging dark emotional informative tense slow-paced

3.25


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dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

5.0


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dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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dark sad tense medium-paced

2.0

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If You Tell by Gregg Olsen takes readers on a heart-wrenching journey through the chilling true story of Shelly Knotek and the unimaginable abuse inflicted on her children. Olsen commendably highlights the victims' resilience, but the focus on family dynamics falls short of expectations. The characters feel one-dimensional, missing an opportunity to explore the psychology behind Shelly's actions. The dense and graphic content, coupled with a dragging middle section, makes for a challenging read. The pacing issues and a disjointed timeline contribute to a somewhat dissatisfying experience. While capturing unimaginable horrors, If You Tell falls short of being the best true crime, offering an okay but flawed narrative.

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challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

4.0


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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0


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challenging dark emotional reflective

5.0


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