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purpl_pages's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I plodded through the first half of this book at a snail’s pace, intrigued by the setup but unsure where it was going. However. When it got going, it sure heated up. The contrast between the 2 main characters challenges you to find your stance between them while being immersed in 2 different views. I think the ending was frustratingly unsatisfying, but only in the sense that leaves you pondering the events and wanting more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual assault
addie's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Murder and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit, Mass/school shootings, and Death of parent
readsbyrobyn's review against another edition
dark
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
2.5
did not enjoy this book. I expected SO much more, I was sold by the promise of a physiological thriller but this was boring at best. The characters were all incredibly unlikeable, the pacing was slow and the plot was repetitive and predictable.
Slater’s writing itself was fine, it was easy to read and a redeeming factor for me was the descriptive settings that transported me into the story. I liked the literary references throughout and the exploration of true crime as a genre.
Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this but this seems to be an unpopular opinion based on all the other rave reviews.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Murder