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amandatiesosmith's review against another edition
3.0
Each chapter is essentially the same story from a different person’s point of view, which is a very unique way to write and read a novel. Due to the writing style, the chapters are pretty long, which isn’t my favorite thing. I decided to listen to this one for that reason and it made it easier to consume. There are definitely some exciting twists and pretty dark themes. Since the story was told several times it did get kind of repetitive which made it feel tedious at times. But overall I enjoyed the book.
drereadsalot's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
annica_fourie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This wasn't bad necessarily, but it was really weird.
I feel like I had to suspend my disbelief too much to make it through this.And the fact that these kids aren't even in high school yet, give me a break.
It would have been better of they were in college.
Overall would recommend 5you want a crazy ride.
I feel like I had to suspend my disbelief too much to make it through this.
It would have been better of they were in college.
Overall would recommend 5you want a crazy ride.
jurassicreads's review against another edition
3.0
TW/CW: death of a child, AIDS/HIV stigma and discussion, poisoning/knowingly giving someone HIV/AIDS, animal cruelty (mentioned), drowning, divorce, miscarriage (mentioned), suicidal ideation, bombing, child abuse, toxic family relationships, death
Oh, where do I start with this one? If you like REALLY drawn-out revenge stories where you hear about a crime from LITERALLY EVERY PERSPECTIVE, then this book might be for you. Personally, I felt like this book dragged on for way too long. Each new POV, we had to hear about the same incident all over again with some added spice and details. Because it was repetitive, it felt like I was making absolutely no progress and really not learning any useful information. The more time went on, the more I realized that the majority of the characters were evil in their own right.
Oh, where do I start with this one? If you like REALLY drawn-out revenge stories where you hear about a crime from LITERALLY EVERY PERSPECTIVE, then this book might be for you. Personally, I felt like this book dragged on for way too long. Each new POV, we had to hear about the same incident all over again with some added spice and details. Because it was repetitive, it felt like I was making absolutely no progress and really not learning any useful information. The more time went on, the more I realized that the majority of the characters were evil in their own right.
biorg's review against another edition
3.0
Her pupils killed her daughter.
Now, she will have her revenge.
This is exactly what you get. It wasn't a slog, but it also didn't render me speechless. I didn't mind the multiple povs as much as other people (who didn't rave about the book) did. But idk. I guess I wish each pov were more subversive? The same reasoning and motives posed in earlier chapters are getting repeated over and over again.
And I think the final gotcha moment was a little
Now, she will have her revenge.
This is exactly what you get. It wasn't a slog, but it also didn't render me speechless. I didn't mind the multiple povs as much as other people (who didn't rave about the book) did. But idk. I guess I wish each pov were more subversive? The same reasoning and motives posed in earlier chapters are getting repeated over and over again.
And I think the final gotcha moment was a little
rociovoncina's review against another edition
5.0
Titulo: Confesiones
Autor: Kanae Minato
Motivo de lectura: #PopSugarReadingChallenge2023
Lectura / Relectura: Lectura
Mi edicion: Electronico
Puntuacion: 5/5
Es mi segunda experiencia con Kanae Minato, y esta mujer y su pluma no decepcionan.
El año pasado lei "Penitencia", y fue un hallazgo, pero "Confesiones" la eleva aun mas.
Noto cierto patron en las historias de Kanae Minato, y es que se nos presenta la imagen de los niños como "non sanctos". Minato sale de la formula de representar a los niños como seres angelicales, ella opta por mostrar una maldad pura y dura.
La construccion de los personajes es excepcional, por momentos maliciosos, psicopatas manipuladores con cero remordimiento, por momentos emocionales, vulnerables, perdidos. Minato hace un trabajo formidable balanceando todos los estadios y emociones por los que atraviesa cada personaje. Como lectora eso genera un gran interes y mantiene en alza tus niveles de expectativa.
La trama es excelente, es adentrarse en un viaje donde se visitan los siete pecados capitales, todo salpicado por lo irreversible, los celos, la venganza.
Es adentrarse en mentes donde todo parece tener un sentido, un motivo, pero a fin de cuentas son mentes perversas, donde solamente alguien perverso o sadico encontraria sentido a los actos relatados.
Aplaudo a Kanae Minato y su manera de desafiar lo establecido, Minato te provoca y hasta por momentos te creara cierta incomodidad.
Sin lugar a dudas seguire leyendo a la escritora.
Autor: Kanae Minato
Motivo de lectura: #PopSugarReadingChallenge2023
Lectura / Relectura: Lectura
Mi edicion: Electronico
Puntuacion: 5/5
Es mi segunda experiencia con Kanae Minato, y esta mujer y su pluma no decepcionan.
El año pasado lei "Penitencia", y fue un hallazgo, pero "Confesiones" la eleva aun mas.
Noto cierto patron en las historias de Kanae Minato, y es que se nos presenta la imagen de los niños como "non sanctos". Minato sale de la formula de representar a los niños como seres angelicales, ella opta por mostrar una maldad pura y dura.
La construccion de los personajes es excepcional, por momentos maliciosos, psicopatas manipuladores con cero remordimiento, por momentos emocionales, vulnerables, perdidos. Minato hace un trabajo formidable balanceando todos los estadios y emociones por los que atraviesa cada personaje. Como lectora eso genera un gran interes y mantiene en alza tus niveles de expectativa.
La trama es excelente, es adentrarse en un viaje donde se visitan los siete pecados capitales, todo salpicado por lo irreversible, los celos, la venganza.
Es adentrarse en mentes donde todo parece tener un sentido, un motivo, pero a fin de cuentas son mentes perversas, donde solamente alguien perverso o sadico encontraria sentido a los actos relatados.
Aplaudo a Kanae Minato y su manera de desafiar lo establecido, Minato te provoca y hasta por momentos te creara cierta incomodidad.
Sin lugar a dudas seguire leyendo a la escritora.
beccaalexandra's review against another edition
I didn't understand the jump from to part 2. I had no clue who was speaking and who the characters were.
cmagvanhove'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
4.0