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leah08855's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
sarame's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-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
I read this as it was a pick by my online bookclub. I read a fair few thrillers and don't mind some dark and graphic content but this was just horrible. Put that together with hateful characters and a very weak, convoluted plot that just didn't hang together, and this was my absolute least favourite read of 2021. I only persevered to the end because I wanted to join my bookclub discussion!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment