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auri_underthing's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Cold. Rage. Pretence.
Loved this book so much! I really enjoyed Jane as a narrator; how cold and logical she could be, intermixed with her dry humour. She’s a fascinating character, a queen, and honestly the best kind of sociopath.
Loved this book so much! I really enjoyed Jane as a narrator; how cold and logical she could be, intermixed with her dry humour. She’s a fascinating character, a queen, and honestly the best kind of sociopath.
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
chrisljm's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is me supporting women’s rights and wrongs.
I really enjoyed Jane as a narrator, how cold and logical she could be intermixed with her dry humor. She’s a fascinating character and honestly I see parts of myself in her, which is probably why I loved her so much.
I wanted that loser Steven to kill himself, and despite him not doing that I was still satisfied by what he was served.
I really enjoyed Jane as a narrator, how cold and logical she could be intermixed with her dry humor. She’s a fascinating character and honestly I see parts of myself in her, which is probably why I loved her so much.
I wanted that loser Steven to kill himself, and despite him not doing that I was still satisfied by what he was served.
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
shaull's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Religious bigotry
words_and_coffee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Jane Doe follows Jane a 30 year old woman who identifies as a sociopath on her quest for revenge against the man whose abuse led to the only person she really loved committing suicide.
She seamlessly injects herself into his life by getting a data entry job at the same workplace and molding herself into his perfect victim, sweet, gentle, insecure, and desperate to please. When he takes the bait the game begins and as she says
“The kill is fun, but toying with your prey is really the best part.”
Jane Doe is a very entertaining read if you like me love a good revenge story. It is told from the character Jane’s perspective so we see things through a filter of logic, contempt and sarcasm. She establishes herself as a confident, competent, adaptable protagonist with little that can stand in her path to revenge, all of which assures you from the start that no matter what happens Jane will come out on top.
The writing is easy to follow and fun to read, and the plot is straightforward and while you can at times see where it’s leading you I feel it doesn’t detract from the enjoyment of the story. Overall I really enjoyed this.
She seamlessly injects herself into his life by getting a data entry job at the same workplace and molding herself into his perfect victim, sweet, gentle, insecure, and desperate to please. When he takes the bait the game begins and as she says
“The kill is fun, but toying with your prey is really the best part.”
Jane Doe is a very entertaining read if you like me love a good revenge story. It is told from the character Jane’s perspective so we see things through a filter of logic, contempt and sarcasm. She establishes herself as a confident, competent, adaptable protagonist with little that can stand in her path to revenge, all of which assures you from the start that no matter what happens Jane will come out on top.
The writing is easy to follow and fun to read, and the plot is straightforward and while you can at times see where it’s leading you I feel it doesn’t detract from the enjoyment of the story. Overall I really enjoyed this.
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Body shaming
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