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angeee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
susysstories's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The ending did not come as a surprise. Quite early on I though it was Christian, dressed as either his mom or as Alice, who was doing the murdering as well as sending the letters. After Erica found Alice’s drawings for Christian, I knew for sure.
I feel like the explanation of schizophrenia ánd DIS was a bit too much. Tried to look up the prevalence of such comorbidity but couldn’t find anything unfortunately.
Erica was truly insufferable and Patrik way too patient and kind.
Having said this, I really enjoyed the book. It was a fast read and again I loved how Lackberg gives us snippets of information, alternating between past and present, leading us to the conclusion. And that cliffhanger!?! Really anxious to read the next instalment!
Characters 9
I feel like the explanation of schizophrenia ánd DIS was a bit too much. Tried to look up the prevalence of such comorbidity but couldn’t find anything unfortunately.
Erica was truly insufferable and Patrik way too patient and kind.
Having said this, I really enjoyed the book. It was a fast read and again I loved how Lackberg gives us snippets of information, alternating between past and present, leading us to the conclusion. And that cliffhanger!?! Really anxious to read the next instalment!
Characters 9
Atmosphere 9
Writing Style 9
Setup 9
Plot 8
Intrigue 9
Logic 7
Enjoyment 9
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy