thatreadinggal11's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
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When they went into her house and you saw Andie’s room i just felt the tiniest bit sorry . Even after all the horrible stuff she did at the end of the day she was still somebodys daughter and the rest of the family did not deserve her
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Also the dog thing was uncalled for. That sent shivers up my spine.
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Ok but the Ravi and pip relationship was just AEHSHSB GORGEOUS the vocabulary and the way they are mates and when Ravi goes don't worry im her when pip is upset is just again ABUD DNZ CHEFS KISS
Graphic: Murder, Grief, Cursing, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Racial slurs, Bullying, Alcohol, Car accident, Kidnapping, Racism, Emotional abuse, Death, Body shaming, Suicide, and Animal death
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Addiction, and Violence
Minor: Blood and Vomit
bookswithlauren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The audiobook only added to my reading experience with this book as it is a full cast audiobook but it also has phone calls as actual phone calls, when Pip is reading from her case notes, you can hear the movement of paper, when she records conversations, you can hear the equipment whirring and beeping etc. The audiobook was a fully immersive experience and it was brilliant.
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Car accident, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/injury detail, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Racism, Self harm, Stalking, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, and Rape
oddishreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Racism, and Racial slurs
storyofmyshelf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Toxic friendship, Death, Murder, Rape, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, Child abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Injury/injury detail, Hate crime, Violence, Stalking, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Racism, and Gore
roniiweasley's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, Racism, Bullying, Drug use, Racial slurs, Animal death, Adult/minor relationship, and Child death
brimarie430's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Suicide
Minor: Racial slurs, Car accident, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual assault
jupiter_56's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Aldough… it was nasty, crusty, dusty, rusty and etc ;)
- french critique
Madame Delecoire Monet
(oui)
Graphic: Murder, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic friendship, War, Trafficking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Police brutality, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Torture, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Alcohol, Colonisation, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Deportation, Drug use, Abandonment, Abortion, and Addiction
Minor: Genocide
katheaton's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
This was a book I could not wait to pick up each week when we had our mini get-together. I was so desperate to know the ending, that this week I said "screw it, I am finishing it." So here we are.
TW: there is mentioned animal cruelty and death outside the main narrative
...I don’t know who I am when I’m not working, when I’m not focused on or totally consumed by a task. Who am I between the projects and the assignments, when there’s nothing to do?
There were so many things that I loved about this book.
First is the way the book was written. It was not written in a normal narrative, which is why I believe I was hooked, to begin with. It still had a normal narrative but on top of that, it also had: case studies, Pip's notes, instant messages, maps drawn, graphs, and tons of other compiling of evidence. The way it was written really drew me in and I loved seeing Pip compile her evidence together and document her thoughts, feelings, and suspicions on the case. It added a new level to the book that it otherwise wouldn't have had.
Then you have the characters. While there were plenty of side characters - Pip and Ravi were the main focus of the book. They both had great character development and their chemistry was unique. Although it was quite obvious they would either end up together in the end or be a couple fairly soon.
Pip is a go-getter, determined, and headstrong individual. I saw myself the most in Pip; especially in her work and study ethics. However, it's also these qualities that are also her downfall at times as well. If this case study were a real situation Pip would either be arrested for half the things she does, fired if she had an actual job in Journalism, or be seen as that shitty journalist who has their nose in everything. There is that question of How far are you willing to go to get the answers you are seeking? Pip crosses tons of ethical lines that make you question her own motive for the case as well.
The plot was gripping, which is what I want in a book. While at times the plot was predictable and if you really caught on quick, you could definitely guess the murder the mystery was quite enjoyable and had me at the edge of my seat. I also felt like there were some holes in the plot that could have been easily spotted and taken care of.
There is one thing I have to point out that irked me. That is the author is English and writing a book with a setting in the United States...and it's noticeable. I can't tell you how many times I circled a word because it's an English saying/spelling (i.e "suitemates") or a setting that is more London-eque vs. Connecticut. Also, there were situations like teenage drinking that adults knew about but didn't care. Even Pip's own parents joke when she goes to her first drinking party with boys. I think the author forgot that in America underage drinking is illegal and no parent would be okay with a child going to a drinking party and be happy about it. It was instances like this that sometimes had me confusing the setting and location.
Graphic: Grief, Suicide, Bullying, Murder, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Death
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Violence, Rape, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Racial slurs, Eating disorder, Blood, Toxic friendship, Child abuse, Injury/injury detail, Confinement, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Vomit, and Hate crime
_katrinareads_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Rape, Confinement, Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, Racism, Racial slurs, Infidelity, Grief, Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
rorythebean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
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Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Drug use and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Cancer, Rape, Racial slurs, and Racism