sleepy_0wl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emmastdlr's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Suicide
Moderate: Vomit, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Injury/injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Drug abuse, and Cancer
Minor: Abortion
marialig's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jabbeline's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
soerenkindermann's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jenn_chan's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
carollvnn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Another Fitzek book finished for me. I can always repeat myself with each new Fitzek review that he is a genius writer. First of all the plots are always immaculate in every detail. His plot twists are absolutely perfect, that you never know what is coming next. I never really am able to guess what will happen next in the novel which is exactly what I want and need from a good psychological thriller. This book of his was no exception because it was just a genius as all his other books. I feel like this might be in my top 3 Fitzek books of all time. I really enjoyed the plot and the main character Emma was so likeable that I really rooted for her all the way and wanted to find out what happened to her and what is going on. Also I loved the part where he talked about mental illnesses and how sadly the majority of people still don‘t get that these are an illness just like someone with a broken bone to whom you can not just say „just use your leg again, it‘s not that serious.‘‘ These are topics that should be talked about and I‘m glad that he uses his psychological thrillers to also touch on those subjects. Like always, I am such a huge fan of his work and highly recommend his books to everyone.
Description:
Emma’s the one that got away.
The only survivor of a killer known in the tabloids as ‘the hairdresser’ – because of the trophies he takes from his victims.
Or she thinks she was.
The police aren’t convinced. Nor is her husband. She never even saw her tormentor properly, but now she recognises him in every man.
Questioning her sanity, she gives up her job as a doctor in the local hospital and retreats from the world. It is better to stay at home. Quiet. Anonymous. Safe. No one can hurt her here.
And all she did was take a parcel for a neighbour.
She has no idea what she’s let into her home.
rovinaravenc's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Well..... That was some confusing shit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Murder, Rape, Emotional abuse, Abortion, and Miscarriage
vanessamartha's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0