Reviews

The Institution by Helen Sarah Fields

jane_jel's review

3.0

I really enjoyed the Perfect series and was looking forward to this stand alone but couldn’t get into this at all, I liked the last 20/30% but not that much, won’t put me off the author but I’m in no rush to read anymore at the minute.

carys_aefa's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

emilyfcass's review

4.75

so good! read it in one day, gripping, just made me want to read it all (which i did lol)

emchase13's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book had “Emily” written all over it. I didn’t want to put it down. The last 100 pages had me in a chokehold. I loved the twists, I didn’t predict any of the plot and the characters were deeply disturbing and creepy. I wish this existed as a movie too. A female lead, a murder, psychopaths, a locked door crime—I have no complaints. Looking forward to reading more by this author.

maccallum23's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

jess_lovesreading's review against another edition

Not interested in the story, it’s slow paced and the audio isn’t grabbing my attention enough. 

agnes_vh's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

4.0

charlotte112's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I really loves how tense this book felt throughout. Some plot points felt predictable but the setting of a psychiatric facility for criminals worked really well for this story. The pace was good throughout and I enjoyed the background we got for all of the criminals. Overall I liked Connie's character and her strengths and weaknesses felt like they leant themselves well to what developed without it feeling too corny. Some parts did read like a script for a TV show or film but it kept me hooked and I didn't guess the ending at all. Would definitely read another book with Connie and B as the main characters again. 

ilse1980's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

stock_bow's review

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0